Man Charged for M-PAiSA Scam
The victim sent the money to the number posted, and he allegedly transferred the money to other Mpaisa accounts controlled by him, and later withdrew the money in Nausori.
Wednesday 15 May 2024 | 09:02
The Fiji Police MPaisa Task Force has charged a 29-year-old man for allegedly dishonestly obtaining $360 via the mobile money transfer app.
The accused residing in Davuilevu, Nausori is alleged to have on the 9th day of February 2024, deceived the victim that he could provide a rental vehicle as per an advertisement posted on Facebook.
Police says the victim sent the money to the number posted, and he allegedly transferred the money to other Mpaisa accounts controlled by him, and later withdrew the money in Nausori.
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The matter was reported at the Nausori Police Station and all attempts made by the victim to contact the accused were futile.
He has been charged with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage By Deception and a second count of Dishonesty Dealing with Personal Financial Information, and will be produced at the Nausori Magistrates Court today.
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