An investigation is underway with regards to a case of alleged fraud whereby a group of men are posing as businessmen and traders and are issuing dishonoured cheques for the supply of goods.
Police say a report was received earlier this month whereby a trade was organized via Viber for the purchase of tyres to be delivered to Navua.
The suspects who would trade under the pretense of well-known companies would then pose as homeowners of a house up for rent where they would have the goods delivered.
The first report received involved the exchange of more than $16,000.
Police say once the supplier would enquire with the respective bank for payment, they would be advised the cheque numbers did not match with their records.
By the time the suppliers would return to the place of delivery, the home would be empty.
Police investigators have managed to recover the stolen tyres as they were re-sold to other unsuspected buyers.
Investigators have tracked down other similar transactions made in the Western Division.
