Two Latvian nationals accused of running fake trader websites flogging cheap barbecues and airconditioners that scammed more than 200 people out of $250,000 have been charged.

Anastasija Sveinika, 27, and Aleksandrs Gorikijis, 25, are alleged to be behind more than two dozen websites with legitimate-sounding names targeting Australians.

Two Latvian nationals. Nastasija Sveinika, 27, and Aleksandrs Gorikijis, 25, accused of running an online scam, have been arrested in Brisbane. Credit:QPS Media

The websites offered heavily reduced prices on items including barbecues, outboard motors, airconditioners and gym equipment, to be paid in cash.

The accused scammers, who were allegedly in Australia illegally after they overstayed their visas, appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with money laundering, drug possession and more than two dozen counts of fraud.