Four suspects arrested on charges of defrauding an individual of over 50,000 Rufiyaa and a significant amount of USD in a scam
2 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 11:20Police have arrested four men in connection with a fraudulent scheme where they siphoned 63,000 Rufiyaa and 21,000 Dollars from an individual's account by obtaining their OTP code. Following their court appearance, one suspect has been remanded in custody for 10 days, while the remaining three have been ordered to be held for 15 days as investigations continue.
Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of defrauding a victim and stealing over 50,000 Maldivian Rufiyaa and a significant amount of US dollars. | Maldives Police Service
Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of defrauding a person and stealing money from their bank account in a scam operation.
Police reported on Sunday that a case has been filed involving the fraudulent theft of MVR 63,000 and USD 21,000 from an individual's bank account. The incident occurred on October 24, 2026, when an unidentified individual contacted the victim to obtain an OTP code, which was subsequently used to gain unauthorized access to their bank account.
Police have announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with the case: Ibrahim Sharif (34) of Goldengate, Dhoodigan, Fuvahmulah; Jinah Ahmed (29) of Matharesmaage, Feeali, Faafu Atoll; Ibrahim Muazu (38) of Nazumu, Nilandhoo, Faafu Atoll; and Ali Daain (21) of Lilynight, Mathimaradhoo, Gan, Laamu Atoll.
Police stated that three of the suspects were taken into custody on October 28, while the fourth individual was arrested on October 29.
Police further stated that when the suspects arrested in connection with this case were produced before the court for their remand hearing, the court ordered Jinah Ahmed to be remanded for 10 days, while the remaining three individuals were remanded for 15 days.
The police are currently investigating the matter.
