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Two arrested for making fake bookings

Malika Shahid
09 August 2022, MVT 11:22
Police headquarters; Shaheed Hussain Adam Building: Two arrested for making fake bookings under various companies -- Photo: Fayaaz Moosa
Malika Shahid
09 August 2022, MVT 11:22

Police have arrested two individuals who checked into guesthouses by making fake bookings under various companies.

Two men, A 22 year old and a 20 year old from the island of Faresmaathoda, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll were arrested in connection to the case.

The men have been detained for five days on charges of fraud and forgery. They were arrested while checking into a hotel under the name of a company using fake documents.

Criminal Court said that there was enough evidence presented to detain them. Therefore, under article 49 of the Constitution and Article 59 of the Criminal Procedure Code they were detained for the safety of the community.

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