Two Men Remanded for 15 Days Over Alleged $1,500 Fraud

Two men have been remanded in custody for 15 days on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining $1,500 from an individual. The suspects, a 24-year-old man from Male' and a 22-year-old man from Guraidhoo, were accused of committing fraud. According to the court order, evidence submitted by the state includes the complainant's statement and a CCTV snapshot related to the incident. Arrest warrants indicate that both suspects have prior criminal records. Fraud and extortion cases have been increasingly reported in recent months, with police noting that suspects often use various tactics to avoid court appearances or deceive victims.