Three suspects arrested over MVR 32,000 scam

Three suspects have been arrested over an MVR 32,000 online scam. 

The suspects have been identified as Hussain Sameer, 40, H. Velasfaruge; Mohamed Reehan, 33, Dhaftharu No. RS 6007; and Ahmed Sujau, 46, Jojed Villa, Malé.

According to the Maldives Police Service, the suspects allegedly obtained the money through deceptive messages sent via WhatsApp. The case was reported to the authorities on October 13^th.

Following their arrests, the suspects were presented before the court for remand hearings. The court ordered Sameer and Sujau to remain in custody for 15 days, while Reehan was remanded for seven days.

The police investigation into the case is ongoing.

Following the incident, police have urged the public to remain vigilant against scams. Authorities have advised people not to click on suspicious links or share one-time passwords (OTPs) with others. The public has also been encouraged to verify the identities of individuals and the legitimacy of entities involved in online transactions, while avoiding the disclosure of personal information or sensitive banking details to third parties.