One such page, titled “exclusive offer,” falsely advertised JBL gift boxes using Brijlal Fiji’s branding.

Victims are later sent fake loan offer letters demanding payments via M-PAiSA to bogus account numbers.

The report, later withdrawn, found that Pacific Polytech operated without full approval from the Higher Education Commission and offered unaccredited courses.

Police allege suspect swapped bank cards after offering to help withdraw pension money.

Vitogo resident, Savenaca Seru, said he first noticed a foul smell on Friday while walking along a sugarcane tramline near the roadside on his way to mow grass at a nearby property.

Mr Hussein said the breach left him feeling violated.