34 year old arrested for scam

The Criminal Investigations Department’s Cyber Division has taken in a 34-year old man for questioning, for allegedly circulating Viber messages purporting to be the Commissioner of Police, asking for money.

The suspect was arrested in Wainibuku and taken into custody at the Nakasi Police Station.

Investigators are therefore requesting anyone who may have received a Viber message from either 8373541 or 8369719, claiming to be the Commissioner of Police using the name Rusiate Tuidravu, to call the investigating team on 9905 226. Investigations continue.