Launch of "Operation Frontier+ III," largest initiative to date against scams: operation is scheduled to continue until May 7
Thirteen nations, including the Maldives, have launched "Operation Frontier+ III" to combat cross-border scams and financial crimes. This collaborative initiative, which runs through May 2026, focuses on identifying scam networks, freezing illicit bank accounts, and enhancing intelligence sharing among participating countries.
Officers of the Maldives Police Service participating in the international initiative, "Operation Frontier+ III." | Maldives Police | Maldives police
The Maldives Police Service's Anti-Scam Centre has officially launched its participation in the international initiative, "Operation Frontier+ III."
Police stated that this is a major international initiative targeting scam networks, involving national anti-scam centers from various countries. This marks the third significant international operation conducted to combat cross-border scams and financial crimes.
Noting that the Frontier+ Alliance comprises 13 nations, the police stated that the coalition was established to foster collaboration between anti-scam centers and law enforcement agencies across various countries to combat transnational scams. The member countries of this alliance include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Africa, Macau, Malaysia, the Maldives, Dubai, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.
The primary objective of this alliance is to facilitate real-time information sharing and conduct joint operations to dismantle scam networks. These operations are fundamentally structured around four core pillars.
These measures involve taking immediate action to identify suspicious bank accounts and money mules to halt fraudulent transactions instantly. They also include real-time intelligence sharing between nations regarding emerging scam tactics and criminal networks, as well as utilizing data-driven approaches to analyze scam patterns and criminal methodologies to enhance the prospects of fund recovery. Furthermore, the initiative aims to strengthen international cooperation, bolster cross-border investigations, and solidify bilateral ties between countries.
Police stated that under this operation, special priority will be given to tackling investment scams, romance scams, e-commerce scams, job scams, loan scams, phishing, and fraudulent activities carried out in the name of government agencies.
The police stated that this operation will run from March 10 to May 7, 2026, during which time all participating countries will be implementing stringent measures to combat scams.
Police further stated that the results of the operation are scheduled to be presented on May 13. Additionally, the international press conference, which marks one of the most significant events of this year's operation, is set to be held in the Maldives on May 20.
Police stated that the press conference will disclose global results achieved by all member nations of the alliance, including the total number of arrests made and statistics regarding frozen assets.
