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Death threats issued on social media over financial dispute

Zubair has reportedly shared similar threatening content across multiple platforms. Some social media users have called on the police to investigate the matter, labeling it an act of terrorism.

Malika Shahid
09 November 2024, MVT 12:28
Zubair Farooq
Malika Shahid
09 November 2024, MVT 12:28

A man named Zubair Farooq has posted a video on TikTok in which he threatens to kill an individual and his family over a financial dispute.

In the video, Zubair claimed that his men would "chop off their fingers" if he gave the order, and said, "I'm a very dangerous person... all drug related criminals' in Hulhumale' are my people."

He used abusive language and slurs against the family of the debtor.

"I know what I am talking about. I will take all the responsibility," he said.

Zubair has reportedly shared similar threatening content across multiple platforms. Some social media users have called on the police to investigate the matter, labeling it an act of terrorism.

Zubair was previously affiliated with the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and is currently a member of the People's National Congress (PNC). He is also employed at WAMCO.

The police have not yet commented on the incident.

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