Mobile Money Scam: Woman Charged Over $50,000 Fraud in Fiji

A 35-year-old woman from Nadi has been charged by the Fiji Police Mpaisa Task Force for allegedly fraudulently acquiring money through a mobile money transfer application. According to reports, on December 19, 2023, the accused contacted the victim and claimed that in order to win $50,000, the victim needed to provide her One Time Pin. The victim also transferred $205 to the accused, who then withdrew the funds and ceased all communication. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court today.