Title: Two Individuals Charged with Financial Fraud in Fiji

Two Suspects From Navo in Nadi Apprehended

The Fiji Police have taken into custody two individuals from the same town in Fiji, a 19-year-old and a 33-year-old woman, following separate incidents of financial fraud.

• The younger suspect is from Navo in Nadi.
• The older suspect is also from Navo.

19-Year-Old Tricked Victim Out of $2991

The younger suspect allegedly tricked a member of the public out of FJD $2991 through a mobile money transfer platform on August 1, 2023. The incident occurred as follows:

1. The accused contacted the victim under false pretenses, claiming that his one-time password had been mistakenly sent to her phone.
2. He then asked for the sensitive information, which ultimately led to the transfer of the sizable sum of money.
3. The accused reportedly withdrew the money from two separate outlets near Nadi.

33-Year-Old Woman Posed as Vodafone Staff Member

The 33-year-old woman took advantage of her position, posing as a Vodafone staff member over the phone to deceive a supermarket manager on August 10, 2023. She carried out the fraud as follows:

1. Disguising herself as a representative from the telecommunications giant, she convinced the manager that their MPAiSA machine required an upgrade.
2. The manager approved the transfer of FJD $2000 into the accused’s account.
3. She later withdrew the money from an ATM in Nadi.

Both Accused Individuals to Appear in Court

Both accused individuals will appear before the Nadi Magistrates Court today.

Police Urge Public Vigilance Against Fraudulent Activities

The police continue their investigations into these incidents and have urged the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities.