Man Charged With Identity Theft on Facebook
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- Police charged a 23-year-old Lautoka man with identity theft and obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
- Investigators allege he used Facebook accounts impersonating two pastors to contact their friends and request money.
- He is due to appear at the Lautoka Magistrates Court.
A 23-year-old unemployed man from Natabua Housing in Lautoka has been charged with identity theft and obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
Police allege that the man created Facebook profiles using the names and identities of two pastors. The accounts were allegedly used to communicate with the pastors’ friends and solicit money.
The accused is due to appear at the Lautoka Magistrates Court.
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