A 25-year-old man from Nadi has been charged in connection with a taxi permit scam that reportedly defrauded a victim of $250. The investigation, carried out by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA task force, uncovered that on June 3, 2021, the victim sent the money to someone she believed was an official capable of processing her taxi permit application.
It is alleged that the accused collaborated with an accomplice to withdraw the funds in Namaka. The victim became aware of the scam when she received no further communication from the individual who had reached out to her about the application process.
The young man has been charged with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception and is set to appear in Nadi Magistrates Court today.
As scams become increasingly sophisticated, this case serves as a reminder for individuals to exercise caution when handling financial transactions, particularly with entities that claim to be officials. Awareness and vigilance are key to protecting oneself against fraudulent schemes, and hopefully, this incident will encourage more people to verify the legitimacy of such services before making any financial commitments.
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