Two men, aged 57 and 40, face charges for dishonestly obtaining over $5000 through a mobile money transfer app, raising concerns about the security of such platforms.
The Fiji Police MPAiSA task force conducted an investigation and revealed that the 40-year-old man posed as a law enforcement officer and hired a taxi driver.
He claimed to be selling a taxi permit, which the driver expressed interest in purchasing. The 40-year-old man contacted the driver two days later and arranged a meeting.
They boarded the driver’s taxi and went to an internet shop. The second accused produced documents claiming it was an agreement and requested a payment of $1,130 for the transfer of the taxi permit.
However, the two individuals failed to provide the promised permit. They are expected to appear at the Lautoka Magistrates Court today.
