Location:
Waikato

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old woman after an investigation targeting recent online marketplace scams. 

Detective Sergeant Logan Oliver says Police launched an investigation after having received several reports of similar scam-related incidents. 

“It is believed marketplace sellers have met with the woman, who has then allegedly provided fake bank transfers to purchase and receive the item.”

Following enquiries, Police identified and located a 26-year-old woman where she was taken into custody.