A woman in her 50s has been taken into custody by the Cyber Crime Task Force of the Criminal Investigation Department for allegedly embezzling over $4,000 from her employer. The investigation revealed that the suspect, who served as a housekeeper, executed nearly 100 unauthorized transactions using her employer’s EFTPOS machine to transfer funds to her mobile money account from October to December 2024. The total amount involved in these fraudulent activities exceeds $4,000.
This case came to light following a report to the Nasinu Police Station, leading to her arrest and charging with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception. She is expected to appear in court today at the Nasinu Magistrates Court.
In a related incident, a 30-year-old woman from Delainavesi has also been charged with dishonestly obtaining $275 earlier this year. Authorities stated that she had posted a mobile phone for sale on Facebook, prompting a victim to transfer money under the assumption that the transaction was genuine. When the phone was not delivered, the victim reported the incident to the Namaka Police Station. Similar to the first case, this woman faces charges of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception and is scheduled to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.
These recent incidents underscore the growing concern regarding cybercrimes and fraudulent activities, highlighting the necessity for increased vigilance during online financial transactions. The swift action of law enforcement in addressing these offenses serves as a reminder of their crucial role in safeguarding the public against such fraudulent schemes.