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Two to front Suva Magistrates Court today for deception

Two to front Suva Magistrates Court today for deception

By Marika Rasekaseka
04/03/2025

Two people will front the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged with one count of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

Police say on May 19th, 2023, a 32-year-old man residing in Vatuwaqa allegedly dishonestly obtained more than $250 from the victim, who had no knowledge of how the money was transferred from his account without his authorization.

They say that the amount was allegedly transferred to multiple accounts belonging to the accused before he withdrew it on the same day.

In the second case, a 22-year-old woman residing in Lami allegedly dishonestly obtained more than $200 from the victim on January 9th, 2024.

The victim later noticed that the amount had been transferred from her account without her knowledge.

Police say the money was allegedly transferred through various accounts before reaching the accused’s account, from which she withdrew it on the same day.

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