Maldives Immigration has detained three expatriates found working illegally during an operation targeting illegally operated cafés in Hulhumalé.
In a statement posted on X, Immigration said the Task Force conducted the raid yesterday, inspecting a total of 22 expatriates working at the establishments. Following checks and questioning, three were found to be working in violation of regulations and were detained for further investigation.
The operation forms part of Immigration’s ongoing efforts to identify expatriates working or conducting business illegally in the Maldives.
Immigration has been conducting various operations targeting businesses operating in violation of regulations, with the aim of stopping illegal commercial activities and addressing the issue of expatriates living and working unlawfully in the country.
