MVR 80K Recovered, Yet Infamous Con Artist Zaidhan Released for ‘Cooperating’

Police recovered and returned over MVR 80,000 in goods obtained through fraudulent transfer slips in a multi-shop scam, with two suspects arrested on June 17 and later released from custody. Zaidhan remains under investigation in connection with 11 suspected fraud cases, two of which are active in court proceedings.

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First reported 14 Jul 2025, 10:59

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Fri 16 May

A complaint was filed concerning invalid transfer slips used at a Hulhumalé store. on May 16 only The Standard
Police began investigating after a complaint was filed on May 16 concerning invalid slips used at a Hulhumalé store.
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Tue 17 Jun

Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim and Afrin Akhtar were arrested under a court order and have since been released from custody. on June 17 only The Standard newest
Both were arrested under a court order on June 17 but have since been released from custody.
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Tue 17 Jun

Zaidhan was remanded for 15 days and Afrin Akhtar received a five-day detention order at a detention hearing. June 17 only The Standard
During the June 17 detention hearing, Zaidhan was remanded for 15 days, while Afrin Akhtar received a five-day detention order.
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How the reporting differs

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MVR 80K Recovered, Yet Infamous Con Artist Zaidhan Released for ‘Cooperating’

MVR 36,467 value of goods recovered from a Hulhumalé shop

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MVR 36,467 value of goods recovered from a Hulhumalé shop The Standard
the recovered haul included goods valued at MVR 36,467 from a Hulhumalé shop
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MVR 31,150 value of goods recovered from one shop in Malé The Standard
MVR 31,150 from one shop in Malé, and MVR 5,817 from another
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MVR 5,817 value of goods recovered from another shop The Standard
and MVR 5,817 from another—totaling more than MVR 80,000
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more than MVR 80,000 total value of goods recovered The Standard
and MVR 5,817 from another—totaling more than MVR 80,000
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15 days detention order for Zaidhan The Standard
During the June 17 detention hearing, Zaidhan was remanded for 15 days
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11 cases suspected fraud cases Zaidhan is connected to The Standard
Zaidhan remains under investigation in connection with 11 suspected fraud cases.
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Other events named

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Both suspects were released from custody after authorities deemed further custody unnecessary. The Standard
After authorities deemed further custody unnecessary for the ongoing probe, both were released.
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Hulhumalé Malé

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Afrin Akhtar Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim