Police have arrested and charged two women in separate incidents of financial fraud following thorough investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
In the first case, a woman in her 50s has been accused of unlawfully obtaining over $4,000 from her employer. As a housekeeper, she allegedly conducted nearly 100 EFTPOS transactions from her employer’s machine into her own mobile money account between October and December 2024. This fraud was reported to the Nasinu Police Station, leading to her charge of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception. She is scheduled to appear in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.
In the second case, a 30-year-old woman from Delainavesi is facing charges related to an online scam. Earlier this year, she is said to have misled a victim into transferring $275 for a mobile phone advertised for sale on Facebook. The victim discovered the scam after making the payment. This incident was reported at the Namaka Police Station, and she has also been charged with Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception. She is expected to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.
These incidents underscore the persistent efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud and safeguard the community from fraudulent activities. The vigilance of the CID in addressing such offenses reflects a broader commitment to uphold justice and protect the public from deceitful practices.