Two Sentenced to 15 Days in Prison in Maldives Scam Case

The Criminal Court has sentenced two individuals, a 27-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, to 15 days in prison in connection with a scam case. Court orders state that evidence, including a statement from the complainant, an email sent by police to BML, and its response, has been presented against the two individuals to the extent of the allegations. A snapshot report of the case has also been submitted regarding the man. The police had previously issued an announcement in August directing the man to appear for an investigation by the Anti-Scam Center. Authorities note an increase in cases of obtaining money through deceptive means, and advise the public not to share bank-related codes such as OTPs and PIN numbers, and to immediately hang up and report any suspected scam calls.