A man accused in 12 separate scam cases has been arrested with the help of the public, according to Maldives Police. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Saif Ahmed Didi from Malé, was taken into custody in Hulhumalé Phase 2 on Saturday following a court order.

Police said Saif had fraudulently obtained over MVR 30,000 by tricking individuals through various social media platforms. The money was transferred into his account on different occasions.

Saif, who has a prior criminal record involving theft and property damage, was presented before the court and has been remanded for 10 days as investigations continue. The cases are being handled by the police's anti-scam centre.