A 53-year-old man from Sigatoka is expected to appear at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today, facing serious allegations of fraud involving more than $1.3 million.
According to police, the accused allegedly deceived a foreign national into transferring large sums of money under the false pretense of a business venture and property acquisition in Fiji.
“It is alleged that in 2018, while employed at a resort, the accused met the victim and discussions were held to establish a business in Sigatoka and purchase property in Savusavu,” said Fiji Police.
Between August 2021 and February 2023, the accused dishonestly obtained funds through various bank and money transfer transactions, promising that the money would be used for the agreed business plans.
“Instead, it was later discovered that the money was being used for his personal use.”
The accused has been charged with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception.
