Police have launched an investigation into allegations of fraud committed by a group that arranges Umrah trips to locals in the Maldives.
Police said Askoi Hajj and Umrah Tours Pvt Ltd had not arranged for Umrah after taking money from some people. Police further stated that the Economic Crime Investigation Department has launched an investigation into the case.
Police have asked anyone who has experienced such an incident to contact the Economic Crime Investigation Department. Cases can also be filed after appearing at the Economic Crime Investigation No. 9790048 or the Criminal Investigation Building.
Many are venting their frustrations online after news surfaced that the Umrah group was involved in fraudulent transactions.
Some are accusing the top officials of the Umrah group of fleeing the country after taking their money and passports to arrange Umrah trips.
This is the second time this year the group is facing such accusations after it was revealed that it had taken money from clients for last Ramadan Umrah trips and failed to arrange at the last minute.
That time, the group was fined MVR 130,000 by the Islamic Ministry and ordered to refund its clients for their loss.
