Police have arrested three individuals in connection with an online scam case involving MVR 32,000.

Police stated today that these individuals were arrested regarding a case reported on the 13th of this month involving money obtained through fraud and deceit by communicating via WhatsApp.

Those arrested in this case are Hussain Sameer, 40, H. Velasfaruge; Mohamed Reehan, 33, Dhaftharu No. RS 6007; and Ahmed Sujaau, 46, H. Georgevilla.

Police stated that the court ordered Hussain Sameer and Ahmed Sujaau to be remanded for 15 days, and Mohamed Reehan for seven days.

To protect against scam cases, police have urged the public not to click unknown links sent via online platforms, not to share OTP codes, to verify the authenticity of the transacting party when conducting online commerce and financial transactions, and not to share personal information and banking details with others.

Police stated that if any fraudulent act is noticed, it should be reported without delay to the police hotline number 3322111 or to the Police Anti-Scam Centre.