48 year old mam charged for scam

A 48-year old man will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $1,800.

An investigation conducted by the Fiji Police Cyber task force revealed that the accused failed to deliver goods ordered by the victim from New Zealand, after making payment through a mobile money transfer app.

It is alleged that upon receiving the money, the accused ignored all calls and failed to deliver the goods.

The incident occurred in July 2024.

The accused has been charged with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception.