Mobile Money Scam: Man Charged with Deceptive Theft

A 35-year-old man is set to appear in Suva Magistrates Court today facing charges of allegedly fraudulently acquiring over $300 from a member of the public through a mobile money transfer application. The incident reportedly occurred on August 14, 2023, when the accused informed the victim that he had mistakenly sent her a one-time PIN (OTP) code. Following his claims, the victim shared her OTP, allowing the accused to transfer $347 from her account. The Fiji Police MPaisa Task Force has charged the man with one count of obtaining financial advantage by deception.