Three individuals are set to appear at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today after being charged by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA Task Force for suspected involvement in obtaining financial advantages through deceptive practices.
In the first incident, a 54-year-old woman allegedly received $100 that was mistakenly sent to her by the victim. It is claimed that she then transferred this amount to a second accused, a 35-year-old woman who subsequently withdrew the funds. Both women reside in Korotogo, Sigatoka, and will be presented at the Sigatoka Police Station.
In a separate case, a 45-year-old man from Olosara, Sigatoka, is accused of dishonestly taking $400 from a member of the public on two occasions via a mobile money transfer app during November 2022. Investigations revealed that the accused had promised a return of $1,500 to the victim in exchange for the $400 for an investment opportunity. After receiving the funds, he reportedly severed all contact with the victim. He now faces two counts of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception.
All three accused individuals will be produced at the Sigatoka Police Station today. The police are advising the public to be cautious of get-rich-quick schemes, as these often turn out to be scams, and to refrain from engaging with anyone offering such investment opportunities.