Zaidhan Mohamed Hashim, a 27-year-old Malé resident notorious for his involvement in multiple fraud cases, has been arrested once again—this time for deceiving a local food delivery service using counterfeit payment confirmations.
According to Police, Zaidhan placed several orders with Foodies Delivery and subsequently sent falsified bank transfer receipts, leading the company to believe payments had been made. Following his arrest, the Criminal Court ordered a 15-day remand as investigations continue.
This incident adds to Zaidhan’s growing list of alleged fraudulent activities. In October 2024, he was arrested for defrauding MVR 28,000 from a foreign national by pretending to sell US dollars and providing a counterfeit bank slip as proof of payment. The court noted that while part of the amount was returned, his family pledged to repay the full sum.
Earlier, in April 2022, Zaidhan faced detention after being found guilty of fraudulent trading under a fictitious company name. Evidence presented included transaction receipts, bank statements, and forged documents.
In February 2025, the Maldives Police Service sought public assistance to locate Hashim after he failed to appear in Civil Court for a case involving significant financial deception. The court had issued an order for his detention due to non-compliance.
Authorities urge businesses and individuals to exercise caution in financial dealings and report any suspicious activities to the Economic Crime Department.
