Two men accused of fraudulently taking USD 1,500 remanded in custody for 15 days

Two men have been remanded in custody for 15 days on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining USD 1,500 from an individual.

The suspects are a 24‑year‑old man from Male' and a 22‑year‑old man from Guraidhoo. According to the court order, both are accused of committing fraud.

The court noted that evidence submitted by the state includes the complainant’s statement and a CCTV snapshot related to the incident. Two separate arrest warrants also state that the case involves the fraudulent extortion of USD 1,500, though no further details were provided.

Both suspects have prior criminal records, according to the arrest warrants.

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.