Two Foreign Nationals Arrested for Illicit Currency Exchange Operations
In a joint operation conducted by the Maldives Police Service and Maldives Immigration, two Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended for engaging in illegal foreign currency exchange at inflated rates. The arrests followed a tip-off received via the official hotline. The individuals in custody, identified as Md Masud Ahmed and Abu Tahir, are currently under investigation, after which further legal action will be determined. The government has confirmed that it is currently investigating 12 foreign nationals suspected of operating in the illicit black market for US dollars.
