A 30-year-old man, Saaif Ahmed Didi from Ma. Rabeeu, has been arrested following multiple scam allegations, aided by public assistance.
According to police reports, Saaif was apprehended yesterday in Hulhumale Phase 2 under a court order. He faces allegations linked to 12 active scam cases.
Authorities revealed that Saaif allegedly defrauded numerous individuals by persuading them to deposit over Rs 30,000 into his bank account through various social media platforms.
The suspect also has a prior criminal record involving property damage and theft.
Following his arrest, Saaif was presented before the Criminal Court, which ordered a ten-day custody remand for further investigation.
The anti-scam center of the police department is currently handling the ongoing investigation.