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Maldives Immigration has detained three Bangladeshi nationals accused of running an unauthorized and inflated foreign currency exchange business following tips sent to the police hotline.
News Desk
The three Bangladeshi nationals in immigration detention -
MALE : Maldives Immigration has taken three foreign nationals into custody over allegations of operating an unauthorized and inflated foreign currency exchange business, following intelligence received through the national anti-forex hotline.
The suspects have been identified as Amir Hussain, Md. Mizanur Rahman, and Siraz Khan. They were placed under immigration detention on October 12, 2026.
The Maldives Police Service is actively pursuing the investigation, and further legal measures will be determined based on evidence uncovered by investigators.
Authorities have reiterated that conducting currency exchange businesses without a formal license from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) is strictly illegal. The public is encouraged to continue sharing information regarding illicit forex operations with the dedicated multi-agency task force.
