In a press release today, police said that under its Operation Veshi Rakkal searches of 4,048 locations resulted in the arrest of 1,147 individuals. Of these, 58 people have been arrested, 75 cases have been investigated, and 65 forwarded to the Prosecution.
Maldives Police Service has arrested two individuals in Fuvahmulah as part of an investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering activities, revealing transactions worth millions in their bank accounts.
In a press release today, police said that under its Operation Veshi Rakkal [Safe Community], which began on January 14 has involved searches of 4,048 locations which resulted in the arrest of 1,147 individuals. Out of these, 58 people have been arrested, and 75 cases have been investigated, with 65 forwarded to the Prosecutor General's Office for prosecution.
The operation has identified key suspects in Fuvahmulah, including Ahmed Niushad, 34, of Karankaa Villa, Dhoodigan, and Hassan Azim, 29, of Zamaanee Villa, Dhoodigan. Both were arrested under court orders.
Investigations revealed that over the past five years, Niushad’s bank account was used for transactions amounting to more than MVR 21 million and Azim’s account saw transactions exceeding MVR 7 million within two years.
In addition, 21 individuals have been arrested under court orders, and the bank accounts of two companies have been frozen as part of the investigation. Police stated that further investigation into money laundering charges are ongoing.
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