Two charged for allegedly lodging false reports

TWO people who allegedly lodged false reports of an alleged theft of a motor vehicle and robbery of $12,000 have been charged.

Chief Operations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police Abdul Khan has warned that such reports will not be taken lightly.

ACP Khan said the first false report was lodged at the Totogo Police Station on Thursday.

“The accused, a woman, claimed that after withdrawing $12,000 from her bank, she was offered a ride where the alleged suspect drove towards Victoria Parade, where he stole $10,000,” he said.

“The accused further alleges that the supposed suspect then drove towards Suva Point, where he stole another $2000.

“The accused, after lodging the report of the alleged incident, was sent for medical treatment, claiming she was injured.

“The investigation ruled out all claims made and the accused has been charged with one count of giving false information to a public servant.”

ACP Khan said the second alleged report of giving false information was recorded at the Taveuni Police Station.

“On the December 3, the 34-yearold accused reported that an unknown person stole a vehicle he had rented, which was later found involved in an off-road accident.

“Investigations conducted by Taveuni Police, however, ruled out all claims made that the vehicle was stolen and that the accused had reported it stolen so as to avoid issues with the person he rented the vehicle from. The accused has been charged with one count of careless driving and one count of giving false information to a public servant.”

ACP Khan said such incidents would not be taken lightly as it wasted resources that could be directed at genuine cases.