20-year-old sales boy of Labasa charged for scam

The Fiji Police Force Cybercrime Unit has arrested and charged a 20-year-old sales boy of Labasa, for Obtaining Financial Advantage.

It is alleged that in March last year, he dishonestly obtained a sum of $380.00 from a 24-year-old Software Engineer of Pacific Harbour, through bank withdrawal.

Investigations revealed that the victim received a message from a profile under her uncle's name, requesting that she transfer $380.00. 

Believing to be her uncle, she transferred the amount through the Bank Account Number that was registered under the accused’s name.

Investigation had revealed that the money was immediately withdrawn from the accused’s bank account. 

The accused is currently in Police custody and will appear at the Labasa Magistrate Court today.