Parliament to Consider Anti-Scam Amendment Proposed by North Galolhu MP

The Maldivian parliament accepted a bill proposed by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (MDP) to amend the Criminal Procedure Act, allowing police to seize bank accounts without a court order to combat scams. The amendment, which classifies fraud-related withdrawals as serious offences, was accepted by a majority of 72 members. Some PNC MPs argued that banking law amendments are also needed.

The Maldivian parliament accepted a bill proposed by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (MDP) to amend the Criminal Procedure Act, allowing police to seize bank accounts without a court order to combat scams. The amendment, which classifies fraud-related withdrawals as serious offences, was accepted by a majority of 72 members. Some PNC MPs argued that banking law amendments are also needed.

The Maldivian parliament accepted a bill proposed by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (MDP) to amend the Criminal Procedure Act, allowing police to seize bank accounts without a court order to combat scams. The amendment, which classifies fraud-related withdrawals as serious offences, was accepted by a majority of 72 members. Some PNC MPs argued that banking law amendments are also needed.

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