The Maldives’ Anti-Scam Centre, operating under the Maldives Police Service (MPS), has officially joined “Operation Frontier+”, a significant international initiative targeting transnational scam networks and financial crimes. This marks the third major global operation against border-crossing fraudulent activities.

Operation Frontier+ is a collaborative effort by national anti-scam centers and enforcement agencies from 13 countries. This alliance aims to bolster efforts in preventing and disrupting large-scale transnational scams. Member nations include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Africa, Macao, Malaysia, the Maldives, Dubai, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.

The extensive operation commenced on March 10, 2026, and is scheduled to run until May 7, 2026. According to the Maldives Police Service, specific attention will be given to various types of scams, including investment scams, romance scams, e-commerce fraud, job scams, loan scams, phishing attempts, and fraudulent schemes impersonating government agencies.

Preliminary results of Operation Frontier+ are slated for presentation on May 13, 2026. A key highlight of this year’s operation will be an international press conference, which the Maldives is proud to host on May 20, 2026. During this briefing, comprehensive outcomes from all allied nations, including statistics on arrests made and funds frozen, will be globally disseminated.