Man Arrested for MVR 50,000 Bank Scam via Viber Link
NewsMohamed Muavvazu
MALE, Maldives – The Maldives Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with a fraudulent scheme that swindled MVR 50,000 from a victim’s bank account using a malicious link sent via Viber.
The suspect has been identified as Moosa Mohamed (38), a native of M. Omega, Male’. He was taken into custody on May 2, 2024. Following his arrest, he was produced before the court, which ordered him to be remanded in custody for 15 days as investigations continue.
According to police investigations, the scam began on April 24, when Moosa Mohamed reportedly initiated contact with the victim through Facebook Messenger.
The suspect later sent a link to the victim via Viber. Upon clicking the link, the victim’s phone reportedly reset, and MVR 50,000 was immediately withdrawn from their bank account. Authorities confirmed that the stolen funds were transferred directly into a bank account registered under Moosa Mohamed’s name.
The Maldives Police Service is currently conducting a full investigation into the matter. In light of this incident, authorities have issued a public advisory urging citizens to remain vigilant against digital scams.
