Police accuse RIX of exploiting expats, human trafficking violations

Maldives Police Service, on Monday, accused RIX Company Pvt Ltd of human trafficking, as well as exploiting its foreign workers. The company is headed by MP Ali Riza, the parliamentary representative for Shaviyani Atoll's Milandhoo constituency.

Over 200 expatriate workers partook in protests over their employer's failure to pay six months of salary, which culminated in the holding of 13 Maldivian staff hostage at Bodufinolhu, Baa Atoll - an island being developed as a resort property.