The Fiji Police MPaisa Taskforce has charged a woman in her late 50s with obtaining financial advantage. The accused, who lives in Lami, allegedly took $2,500 from a victim on April 16, 2022.
Investigations revealed that the victim was communicating online with someone she believed was overseas. The individual convinced her that by sending the money, she would receive a gift. The victim transferred the funds to another person, who then forwarded the money to the accused.
Further inquiries indicated that the intermediary was also likely a victim of the same scam. After the transaction, the victim attempted to contact the online individual but was unable to do so.
The accused has been charged with one count of obtaining financial advantage and is due to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.