Seven foreigners detained for selling dollars in black market

An operation launched by the Maldives Immigration against foreigners selling dollars in the black market saw seven people arrested.

In a statement today, Immigration said that the individuals were caught near Bank of Maldives (BML) dollar ATM last week, following complaints.

According to the statement, all seven engaged in dollar trading were doing so without permission. This includes individuals who do not have valid visas and foreigners working outside their visa permit.

As per the statement released by the Maldives Immigration, illegal immigrants are being identified and deported. They also stated that such operations will be carried out in the future.