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Two accused of obtaining a financial advantage – FBC News

Two accused of obtaining a financial advantage – FBC News

Two accused of obtaining a financial advantage – FBC News

A 54-year-old farmer and a 26-year-old woman from Seqaqa will appear in the Labasa Magistrate’s Court today, accused of obtaining a financial advantage.

It is alleged that on July 19, 2022, the accused dishonestly obtained $356 from a victim through the MPAiSA platform.

Investigations revealed the 54-year-old contacted the victim, claiming a number had been sent to her in error, and asked if she could resend it.

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The victim complied and returned the money, at which point the farmer allegedly transferred the funds to the 26-year-old’s MPAiSA account.

When the victim realized that the money from her MPAiSA account had been transferred to another account without her knowledge, she reported the matter to the Taveuni police.

Both accused remain in police custody and are expected to appear before the Labasa Magistrate’s Court today.