Man Charged with Financial Deception Over Facebook Car Parts Scam

A 24-year-old man is set to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today, facing three counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

The Fiji Police Cyber Task Force's investigation revealed that between October 2023 and September 2024, the accused allegedly posted advertisements for car parts on Facebook, received payments, but failed to deliver the goods.

The accused reportedly obtained over $1,600 from three victims who filed complaints at the Tavua, Navua, and Lautoka Police Stations.

He will be produced in court today.