Two Charged for Alleged Online Financial Fraud

Two individuals have been charged by the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force for allegedly obtaining financial advantage by deception in separate incidents.

A 32-year-old man from Vatuwaqa is accused of dishonestly withdrawing over $250 on May 19, 2023, by transferring money from the victim’s account without authorization.

The funds were allegedly moved through multiple phone numbers before being withdrawn.

In a separate case, a 22-year-old woman from Lami is alleged to have fraudulently obtained over $200 on January 9, 2024, by transferring the money through various accounts before withdrawing it.

Both suspects have been charged with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception and are set to appear before the Suva Magistrates Court today.