The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has publicized a photo of a suspect accused of fraudulently obtaining money from people.

Accused in the case is Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim, 27, G. Sinamale 1, 05-13 / Malé.

A civil case has been filed against the suspect for allegedly obtaining large sums of money through deception and fraud.

The police institution has publicized his identity in connection with an ongoing case at the Civil Court.

MPS revealed that they are searching for Zaidhan as the court has ordered the institution to take him into custody, due to failure to appear for a case filed at the Civil Court.

The search for Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim is related to a court order requiring police to bring him into custody for a court appearance at 10:30am on February 20, regarding a judgment enforcement case at the Civil Court, as he had failed to appear when summoned.

Anyone with information about Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim has been urged to contact the police custodial number 9991442.

In addition to this, on 2 April 2022, the Criminal Court ordered his detention after he was found guilty in a case involving fraudulent trading of goods under a fake company name. The court order also mentioned that other related cases involving him were under investigation at the time.

Evidence gathered by police against Zaidhan includes receipts of his transactions, bank account statements, bank slips suspected to be used in fraudulent acquisitions, quotations, and invoices.

Further, Zaidhan was arrested on 19 October 2024, in a case where he allegedly robbed over MVR 28,000 from a foreigner by claiming to sell dollars. MPS has revealed that he obtained the money fraudulently by sending a fake slip under the pretense of selling dollars.