Authorities have arrested five foreigners involved in selling US dollars on the black market. A large amount of cash, including Maldivian Rufiyaa, US dollars, and other currencies, was recovered during the joint operation carried out by Maldives Immigration and the Maldives Police Service on Thursday.
Officials have yet to disclose the nationality of the individuals. However, Maldives Immigration reported that a significant number of cash cards were also confiscated from the suspects. The exact amount of money seized has not been revealed at this time.
Photos released by the immigration department show piles of local and foreign currency, highlighting the scale of the illicit activity.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities stating that further details will be provided in due course. This arrest is part of a broader effort by Immigration and law enforcement to clamp down on illegal immigrants and those engaged in unlawful business operations. Several similar arrests have been made recently as part of the ongoing operation.