Maldives Immigration has arrested seven foreign nationals in a special operation targeting salons and spas operating within the city. The operation, conducted yesterday, was a joint effort between Maldives Immigration and the Intelligence team from Maldives Police Service.
Immigration officers conduct inspections inside a local spa, resulting in the arrest of seven foreign workers for illegal employment.
Authorities inspected a total of 22 locations across the city, leading to the arrest of seven foreign women found to be working illegally. Immigration officials confirmed that seven employers associated with these workers were also issued notices regarding the violations.
Immigration officers conduct inspections inside a local spa, resulting in the arrest of seven foreign workers for illegal employment.
This operation is part of an ongoing effort by Maldives Immigration to crack down on illegal employment practices and undocumented workers. In recent months, similar initiatives have resulted in a significant number of foreign nationals being taken into immigration custody.
The government is taking proactive steps to address the issue of illegal immigration across the nation. Plans include expanding operations to cover all islands over the next year, alongside the development of a centralized database to provide streamlined access to immigrant information. The government has also committed to resolving the issue of illegal immigration within the next three years.
