Fiji Police’s MPaisa Task Force has charged two individuals for allegedly gaining financial advantage through deception.
In the first incident, a 35-year-old woman from Namara, Labasa, is accused of obtaining $320 from a member of the public via the MPaisa platform on March 16, 2024. Investigations revealed that the victim transferred the money believing it was to a family friend’s number who had requested assistance. However, after confirming with the friend that no request was made, the victim reported the matter to the police.
In a separate case, a 20-year-old man from Nabekavu in Labasa has been charged with one count of obtaining financial advantage after allegedly swindling $200. It is reported that on May 15, 2024, the victim sent the money in response to a Facebook advertisement for a phone sale. The accused is said to have withdrawn the funds and ceased communication with the victim.
Both individuals are scheduled to appear in Labasa Magistrates Court today.