MATATO Reports Coordinated Digital Disruption, Says Former Associates, External Parties May Be Involved
MATATO President Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz. | Photo: MATATO
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has reported a coordinated disruption affecting its official website and email services, saying the incident may have involved deliberate actions by former associates and external parties.
In a statement, MATATO said it is investigating the disruption, but no attribution has been formally confirmed at this stage. The association said it is preserving all available evidence and plans to refer the matter to the relevant authorities for investigation and possible legal action.
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MATATO NOTICE
MATATO is currently experiencing a coordinated disruption affecting our official website and email services.
We are actively investigating the incident. Preliminary information indicates that the disruption may involve deliberate actions by individuals previously… pic.twitter.com/h0pqTLofwO— MATATO – PATA Maldives Chapter (@matatoMV) August 27, 2026
MATATO condemned what it described as unauthorised interference with its digital systems, communications and operations, and warned that unauthorised access, misuse or interference involving its systems, data, accounts or digital assets would be pursued under applicable law.
The association said it will provide further updates as its investigation progresses.
