The Maldives Police Service (MPS) reported the highest recovery rate in Operation Frontier+, a multinational campaign targeting global financial scams conducted from 28 April to 28 May. Coordinated by Singapore's Anti-Scam Command, the effort brought together authorities from seven countries in a unified response to transnational fraud.
The campaign marked the first mission under the newly formed Frontier+ framework, which was created to strengthen cooperation in the fight against cross-border financial crime. Its focus lay in interrupting illicit transactions and recovering unlawfully obtained funds, a remit that has gained urgency amid the rise of transnational scam networks.
Over the course of the operation, the MPS recorded 199 reported scam cases, resulting in financial losses totalling USD 188,747.74. From this sum, the MPS recovered USD 41,497.40, a figure that translates to a 21 percent recovery rate, reported as the highest among all participating nations.
That performance drew attention to the role of the Frontier+ network, which was launched under Singapore's initiative and now includes Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Macao, the Maldives, and Singapore. Member countries are expected to coordinate enforcement efforts, share intelligence swiftly, and develop unified processes for the restitution of stolen assets.
A high-level meeting in Hong Kong on 3 June concluded the operation, followed by a press briefing with international media. Among the MPS delegation were Inspector of Police Adam Naveed, Head of the Anti-Scam Centre, and Inspector of Police Sham Mohamed, Head of the Scam Investigation Unit.
"This operation shows just how essential international cooperation is in the fight against digital scams," said Naveed. "Criminals don't stop at borders, and neither should we. Frontier+ gives us the tools and partnerships we need to protect our people and bring scammers to justice." The Maldives' participation in the network, according to the MPS, signalled a step forward in national efforts to combat financial crime.