Man previously released on conditional terms arrested for ninth time in a fraud case

A man with a history of fraud-related arrests has been apprehended once again in a similar case, following his release on certain conditions.

Hussain Zaidhaan Ali, a 23-year-old resident of Hulhudhoo in Addu, has been arrested on charges including fraud, forgery, money laundering, and counterfeiting. Additionally, he is accused of engaging in illegal trading using counterfeit U.S. dollars. This marks his ninth arrest within the past year, according to a Maldivian native Dhivehi language report by the local media outlet Mihaaru.

On Saturday, the Criminal Court granted a 30-day extension to his remand after substantial evidence, including CCTV footage and victim statements, were presented.

The court order indicates that seven other cases of a similar nature are currently under investigation. Two additional cases have been filed against Zaidhaan and are awaiting court proceedings.

Interestingly, Zaidhaan committed the recent fraud offense after being arrested, released, and simultaneously being remanded in custody pending trial.