Three individuals are set to appear in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today after being charged by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA Task Force for allegedly obtaining financial advantage through deception.
In the first case, a 54-year-old woman allegedly received $100 that was mistakenly sent to her by a victim. It is claimed that she then transferred the money to a second accused, a 35-year-old woman, who subsequently withdrew the funds. Both women, residing in Korotogo, Sigatoka, are charged and will be presented at the Sigatoka Police Station.
In a separate case, a 45-year-old man from Olosara, Sigatoka, allegedly deceived a member of the public into giving him $400 on two occasions using a mobile money transfer app in November 2022. Investigations revealed that he promised the victim a return of $1,500 upon receiving the $400 for an investment opportunity. After receiving the money, he reportedly cut off all communication with the victim. He has been charged with two counts of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception.
All three accused are scheduled to be brought before the Sigatoka Police Station today. The police are advising the public to be cautious of schemes that promise quick riches, as such offers often turn out to be scams, and recommend avoiding engagement with individuals who promote these types of investment opportunities.