Sisters charge for mpaisa fraud

The Fiji Police Mpaisa Task Force have charged two sisters with one count each of obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception for allegedly dishonestly obtaining cash amounting to $500 through the mobile money transfer app.

The two aged 25 and 22 years from Korovuto in Nadi, are alleged to have on the 5th day of January 2024, told the victim about a profit making organization on Facebook, and provided a link.

The victim then clicked the given link on Facebook whereby she was informed to follow the instructions of sending money to a given phone number, whereby she will be able to obtain a Certificate of Ownership upon the receipt of an activation fee, where she will then receive a $17,000 grant.

The victim remitted the $500 which was later allegedly withdrawn by the 25-year-old accused. The two will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today.