FICAC arrests man who was allegedly involved in the First Home And First Land Grant scam

FICAC has arrested a 26-year-old man who was allegedly involved in the First Home And First Land Grant scam occurring in some parts of the Western Division.

FICAC says it has been found that some members of the public were being made to believe that they would be able to secure the First Home And First Land Grant up to $30,000 through a private individual posing as an agent contracted to the Ministry of Housing and Community Development.

FICAC also says investigations have revealed that certain amount of money as his “fees” have been paid by unsuspecting members of the public to the man, however the Commission believes that there may be more victims.

Members of the public are strongly advised that the Ministry of Housing and Community Development do not accept direct applications for the First Home And First Land Grant Scheme.

Applications for the First Home And First Land Grant Scheme do not incur any service fees or charges and are to be submitted through a commercial bank, Housing Authority of Fiji, Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources or the iTaukei Land Trust Board.

FICAC says people who may have fallen victim to this scam or have been scammed by anyone in a similar way are urged to contact them and lodge their complaint.

It adds people are also advised to provide any and all documentation and/or receipts as evidence, which will greatly assist with investigations.