A man arrested on suspicion of obtaining funds through deceptive means under the guise of selling USDT has claimed in court that he had leased out his bank account to another individual. 

Ahmed Izuan Ibrahim, of Male', was given 15 days remand in custody by the Criminal Court. 

According to the remand order, Izuan had declined legal representation in court. The order stated that the court had reminded him that his statements in court, in the absence of a lawyer, could be used against him, and of his right to remain silent. 

He is accused of having conducted the scam via Telegram. He had had conversations on Telegram regarding the sale of USDT, and through four transactions, about MVR 100,000 had been deposited in his account, Police have said in court. 

The court order further states that Izuan claimed in court that he, too, is a victim in this case. He stated that he had leased out his bank account at a monthly rate of MVR 1000, claiming he has documentation to prove this. 

He is being held in remand in custody as there is enough evidence to support the charges against him, the court order states.