71-year-old man charged for allegedly fraudulently obtaining $10,000

71-year-old man charged for allegedly fraudulently obtaining $10,000

By Mansi Chand
Wednesday 17/04/2024
Photo : File

A 71-year-old man who allegedly fraudulently obtained $10,000 to facilitate the processing of an investment visa has been charged and will appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court today.

He has been charged with one count of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

It is alleged that between the 1st of July to the 25th of September 2022, he told the victim that he could obtain approval for an investment visa at a cost of $10,000.

The matter was investigated by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Major Fraud Unit.

FEATURE NEWS
Lau Education Charitable Trust initiates fundraising for island's children educational kits
The Lau Education Charitable Trust will be holding a fundraising this Saturday at the Vodafone Arena to raise funds for educational financial support ...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
Ministry of Waterways to coordinate with relevant stakeholders to improve drainage systems in Navua
After continuous concerns have been raised regarding the drainage issues in Navua, the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has conducted ...
19 minutes ago

Northern sugarcane farmers receive government assistance through program with a budget of $2M
88 sugarcane farmers in the North have received government assistance through the New Farmers and Lease Renewal Program with a budget of $2 ...
1 hour ago

Poverty Monitoring Unit carries out assessment of govt’s poverty alleviation programmes
Officers from the Poverty Monitoring Unit are currently conducting the Western Division Integrated National Poverty Eradication Program impact ...
1 hour ago

Rabuka launches UN Social Cohesion Programme to promote inclusive governance
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has launched the United Nations Social Cohesion Programme that will address some of the key sources and potential ...
2 hours ago

Govt pays iTaukei landowners $4.3 million for lease renewals
The iTaukei Land Trust Board has received $4.3 million payment for outstanding Committee of Better Utilization of Land (CBUL) rent subsidy funds to ...
20 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Radrodro reinstated as Education Minister
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reappointed the new SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro to his previous post as Minister for ...
5 days ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho's Acquittal Appeal
Coverage on the appeal filed by Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku against the acquittal of the former Prime Minister Voreqe ...
27 days ago

National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth Baber appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Gareth Baber appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan to share his plans heading into the preparations for the upcoming tournaments ...
28 days ago

TOP