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Duo charged for alleged fraud

August 25, 2023 8:50 am

Two people have been charged for allegedly obtaining close to $40,000 from three individuals for payment of aluminium installation services which were never rendered.

According to Police, a 37-year-old company director and a 28-year-old woman have been charged with three counts of allegedly obtaining financial advantage by deception.

The first victim is alleged to have deposited $19,000 into the 28-year-old woman’s bank account for the purchase and installation of aluminium works at his Nakasi residence which was never conducted.

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The second and third victims paid more than $20,000 for similar works which were never done.

The two accused will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.

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