A 20-year-old tertiary student who is alleged to have been part of an online scam involving more than $72,000 is expected to appear in the Suva High Court later this month.
Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said the student has been charged with one count of possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime.
It is alleged that she received more than $72,000 which was sent to her through internet banking by someone she had befriended online.
It is alleged that upon receiving instructions from her online friend she then withdrew $10,000, of which $7,000 was later sent to several recipients in Nigeria.
An investigation was carried out and it was discovered that the money sent to her account was illegally transferred from an account in Australia.
The student appeared in the Magistrates court earlier this week and the case has been transferred to the High court.
The case will be called on the 21st of this month.
Story by: Praneeta Prakash
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Student involved in alleged online scam to appear in court this month
