Suspect in MVR 150K scam charged; remand extended by 30 days

The state has filed criminal charges against a man accused of compromising the Viber account of an individual and impersonating them to scam multiple people out of over MVR 150,000.

Hassan Azrah, 39, Hulhumale’ flat 39-2-06, was arrested by the police on December 7.

The arrest followed a report lodged with the Anti-Scam Center on November 30, involving someone compromising the Viber account of an individual and impersonating them to communicate with multiple individuals and obtain money through fraud and deceit.

The suspect scammed various individuals out of over MVR 150,000.

Azrah was presented before the Criminal Court on Tuesday for an extension to his remand.

At the hearing, the police said the state has filed formal charges against Azrah, while he maintained he did nothing wrong, and merely helped someone get money from their bank card at their request.

The court decided to extend Azrah’s remand by another 30 days.

The police have also arrested two other suspects in connection to the case; Ahmed Hassaan, 33, G. Male’ Hiyaa 03-16-1, and Hussain Samah, 33, Veshi, N. Manadhoo.

The case remains under investigation by the police.