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Three arrested in foreign worker extortion scheme

21 Mar 2025

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Aishath Leah

During an operation conducted by Maldives Immigration --- Photo: Maldives Immigration

Three Maldives Immigration employees have been arrested for allegedly exploiting foreign workers for personal gain.

The Maldives Police Service announced that they had received reports of immigration employees abusing their positions to obtain improper benefits from foreign nationals, prompting an official investigation.

On the night of March 20, 2025, officers conducted a search at a residence, leading to the arrest of three individuals.

Authorities have stated that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

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