Embezzlement Cases Rock Fiji as Two Individuals Face Court Charges

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Two Accused of Obtaining Financial Advantage through Deception

The Fiji Police MPAiSA Task Force has charged two individuals with allegedly obtaining financial advantage through deception. The accused, a 19-year-old from Navo in Nadi and a 33-year-old woman also from Navo, face one count each of dishonestly obtaining cash.

Details of the Cases

Case 1: $2991 Obtained by Deception

The first accused, a 19-year-old, allegedly obtained $2991 from a member of the public by deceiving her into providing him with her one-time password. The victim was tricked into thinking that the accused’s one-time password had been mistakenly sent to her phone and provided him with the necessary details, enabling the transfer of the cash which he later withdrew from two outlets in Nadi.

Case 2: $2000 Obtained by Pretending to be Vodafone Staff

In another case, a 33-year-old woman allegedly obtained $2000 from a major supermarket in Nakasi by pretending to be a Vodafone staff member. She called the supermarket manager and informed him that their MPAiSA machine needed upgrading, before transferring the money into her account which she later withdrew in Nadi.

Next Steps

Both accused persons will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today to face justice for their alleged crimes.

Public Urged to Remain Vigilant

The Fiji Police MPAiSA Task Force is urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.