Police to Establish Anti-Scam Centre

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) will establish an anti-scam centre to combat rising fraud, as revealed during a Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services meeting. Police spokesperson Ahmed Shifan emphasized the urgency, noting that over MVR 150 million was stolen through scams last year. The centre aims to provide swift assistance, with officers responding within 10 minutes, and will collaborate with banks for real-time information sharing. It will also engage foreign authorities. The initiative is part of MPS's new strategic action plan prioritizing scam prevention.

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) will establish an anti-scam centre to combat rising fraud, as revealed during a Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services meeting. Police spokesperson Ahmed Shifan emphasized the urgency, noting that over MVR 150 million was stolen through scams last year. The centre aims to provide swift assistance, with officers responding within 10 minutes, and will collaborate with banks for real-time information sharing. It will also engage foreign authorities. The initiative is part of MPS's new strategic action plan prioritizing scam prevention.

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) will establish an anti-scam centre to combat rising fraud, as revealed during a Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services meeting. Police spokesperson Ahmed Shifan emphasized the urgency, noting that over MVR 150 million was stolen through scams last year. The centre aims to provide swift assistance, with officers responding within 10 minutes, and will collaborate with banks for real-time information sharing. It will also engage foreign authorities. The initiative is part of MPS's new strategic action plan prioritizing scam prevention.

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