Police probe Facebook account hacking, extortion case
Hacking incidents targeting Facebook accounts to solicit money have been reported in several cases previously.
Police are investigating a case involving the hacking of a woman’s Facebook account and subsequent extortion attempts targeting third parties.
According to a statement issued by the Maldives Police Service, the incident was reported on Wednesday.
Describing the case, police revealed the following details:
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A woman's Facebook account was hacked.
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The hacked account was used to send messages to others, seeking to extort money.
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The amount of money involved has not been disclosed.
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Police have not confirmed any arrests related to the case.
The police stated that investigations are ongoing but declined to provide further details.
Hacking incidents targeting Facebook accounts to solicit money have been reported in several cases previously.