Nadi sisters to front court for obtaining money through deception

Two sisters, aged 25 and 22 years old, who allegedly dishonestly obtained cash amounting to $500 through the mobile money transfer app, will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today.

Police say the sisters are from Korovuto in Nadi and have been charged with one count each of obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception.

It is alleged that on the 5th of January 2024, the two sisters told the victim about a profit-making organization on Facebook and provided a link.

Police say the victim then clicked the given link on Facebook, whereby she was informed to follow the instructions of sending money to a given phone number, whereby she would be able to obtain a Certificate of Ownership upon the receipt of an activation fee, where she will then receive a $17,000 grant.

The victim remitted the $500, which was later allegedly withdrawn by the 25-year-old accused.