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No Forged Currency Notes Circulating in Maldives: MMA

By Maldives Times January 18, 2021 1 min read

Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has assured the public that forged MVR 500 currency notes are not being circulated in the nation. The central bank revealed that it had investigated claims of a fake MVR 500 note which became viral on social media, and concluded that the note was in fact legitimate. MMA spokesperson Mohamed Nasih […]

Beware! Fake Payment Slips Are On the Rise

By Maldives Times December 9, 2020 1 min read

There has been a spike in the number of fake payment slips used to buy goods and services in Male’ stores, the police have warned. After purchasing the goods, the payment transfer slips are edited and forged before being sent to the Viber numbers of the shops. The police have urged caution and vigilance in […]