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Two charged by Fiji Police Cyber Task Force for online scams in separate cases

Two charged by Fiji Police Cyber Task Force for online scams in separate cases

By Priya Nand
14/07/2025

Two people have been charged by the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force for allegedly dishonestly obtaining money through various scams.

A 51-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception.

It is alleged that during September 2023, the man obtained $1,100 from the victim after telling her that he could arrange overseas travel.

However, the accused withdrew the money and used it for his personal use.

He will be appear in the Lautoka Magistrates’ Court today.

In the second case, a 44-year-old woman residing in Lautoka has been charged with one count of obtaining financial advantage by deception for allegedly obtaining $200 for an investment opportunity.

After the victim’s repeated attempts to contact the accused were unsuccessful, a report was filed at the Nabua Police Station, and the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force launched an investigation.

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