Man Faces Court Over Alleged $1,800 Scam

A 48-year-old man is set to appear in court today after allegedly scamming over $1,800 from a victim through a mobile money transfer app.

According to the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force, the man accepted payment for goods ordered from New Zealand but failed to deliver, ignoring all calls from the buyer.

The incident, which occurred in July 2024, has led to a charge of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception.