Immigration Takes Action to Curb Misconduct Among Foreign Nationals

Maldives Immigration has started monitoring public spaces commonly visited by foreign nationals to address actions that may negatively impact the public interest.

Immigration officials have stated that observations revealed some foreign nationals congregating in public spaces have been engaging in activities detrimental to the community. As a result, officers from the Immigration Law Enforcement and Compliance Department are now actively monitoring these areas to prevent such incidents. Immigration further noted that should any undocumented migrants be identified during these patrols, appropriate action will be taken.

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A physical altercation among migrant workers at Artificial Beach in Male’ also drew attention, when a local individual filming the incident was attacked. An Indian national, who contributed to the unrest, was detained and deported. Immigration has emphasised that foreign nationals who pose a threat to public safety will not be given second chances.

The government has been intensifying efforts to resolve the long-standing issue of undocumented migrant workers in the Maldives. As part of this initiative, a special operation titled Operation Kurangi is being carried out across the country. The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has collected biometric data from over 25,000 migrant workers as part of this operation.