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2 serial scammers released

Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim, 28, and Afrin Aktar, 30, a Bangladeshi national, were last detained on 17th of last month on suspicion of using counterfeit slips.

14 July 2025
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Two individuals previously arrested multiple times in connection with the use of forged payment slips have been released from police custody, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Maldives Police Service.

Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim, 28, and Afrin Aktar, 30, a Bangladeshi national, were last detained on 17th of last month on suspicion of using counterfeit transfer slips.

Police stated that the pair had been apprehended on several occasions since May last year for presenting fraudulent slips at retail outlets in Malé and Hulhumalé. CCTV footage reportedly captured Hashim entering the residence where items obtained using the forged documents were stored.

The suspects were remanded by the Criminal Court, with Hashim held for 15 days and Aktar for five. Police noted that, following the remand period, there was no legal basis to request an extension, and both individuals were subsequently released.

Police also reported that over MVR 80,000 had been recovered in connection with the case and returned to shop owners from whom the goods were obtained.

Investigations into similar incidents involving the pair are ongoing.

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