Billiard Shop Caretaker Charged for Dishonest Mpaisa Transaction

The Fiji Police Force Mpaisa Taskforce Team has arrested a 63-year-old billiard shop caretaker from Ba for obtaining financial advantage dishonestly.

Police say the incident happened on July 4, 2024, when the accused allegedly received $250 from a member of the public through the Mpaisa platform.

Investigations revealed that the accused withdrew the funds, even though he was not eligible to receive them.

The matter was reported to the Valelevu Police Station.

The accused is now in police custody and is set to appear in the Ba Magistrate Court today.

Authorities continue to remind the public to use digital platforms responsibly and report any suspicious activities.