A 24-year-old man, Vineel Sen, who has been charged with obtaining financial advantage by deception, has been released on police bail set at $500, with his mother acting as surety for his release.
The allegations against Sen assert that he acquired a total of $689 dishonestly on two separate occasions last year, utilizing a mobile money transfer platform. According to police, the accused set up a fraudulent social media account to promote the sale of two video gaming systems. As a result, victims unknowingly transferred funds to Sen through mobile payments.
The case is scheduled to be heard at the Suva Magistrates Court on March 6. This incident highlights the ongoing issues of online scams, reminding the public to remain vigilant when using social media for transactions.
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