Man Arrested Over MVR 50,000 Viber Scam

Police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with a fraud case in which MVR 50,000 was stolen from a victim’s bank account through a malicious link shared via Viber.

The suspect, identified as Moosa Mohamed of M. Omega, Malé, was taken into custody on 2 May. He was later produced before a court, which ordered his remand for 15 days.

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According to police, the case began on 24 April, when the suspect contacted the victim through Facebook Messenger. He later sent a link via Viber, which the victim clicked.

Investigators said the victim’s phone was subsequently reset, after which MVR 50,000 was withdrawn from their bank account.

Police further confirmed that the stolen funds were transferred to an account registered under the suspect’s name.

The investigation is ongoing.