Man remanded for 15 days over multiple fraud allegations

A man has been arrested and remanded in custody for 15 days in connection with multiple fraud cases, police said.

The suspect, identified as Ahmed Irufaal of Ma. Gulshankinaaraa, was arrested on Wednesday in relation to nine cases of fraud and deception.

According to police, Irufaal allegedly obtained more than MVR 50,000 from several victims since May, with the money deposited into bank accounts opened in his name at two different banks.

The investigation is being handled by the Anti-Scam Centre.

Police said similar fraud cases have led to multiple arrests in recent months.