Human Trafficking

16 May, 2026

UNODC Workshop on Human Trafficking as Crackdown on Illegal Migration Intensifies

A Maldives Immigration officer participated in a three-day regional workshop on human trafficking and migrant smuggling this week, as the government steps up efforts to tackle what officials describe as a growing

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13 May, 2026

Five Years, One Lost Passport and a Life Built in the Shadows

Mueen Mia does not remember exactly when he stopped worrying about the passport. It disappeared sometime in the first few months. Maybe it slipped out of his bag. Maybe someone in the

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01 Dec, 2025

Uzbek Women and Maldivian Man Arrested in Hulhumalé Prostitution Bust

MALE’, Maldives — Police carried out a late-night raid in Hulhumalé Phase Two on Saturday, following a tip-off that foreign women were being brought in and sold for sex. The operation began

Maldives Immigration Chief Ousted Amid Corruption Investigation

MALE’, Maldives — In a striking twist, Maldives Immigration is set to mark its diamond jubilee in just three days, but the celebrations are overshadowed by the abrupt sacking of its chief

20 Mar, 2025

News·Politics

Challenges Loom Over the Maldives’ Construction Industry Despite Promising Growth

Male’, Maldives — At the 2024 Construction Industry Forum, Mohamed Ali Janah, President of the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry, delivered a stark assessment of the state of the sector, highlighting

19 Aug, 2024

Business·Leaders·News

Foreign Workers and the Shadows of Human Trafficking in the Maldives

Aazaad navigates the shady streets of the island with a resolute demeanor, reflecting on the four years he has spent in the Maldives. Despite the challenges, he finds contentment in the hard-earned

26 Jul, 2024

Business·News·Politics

Government Cracks Down on Businesses Over Foreign Labor Fees Amid Widespread Defaults

In a sweeping move to address foreign labor violations, the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has publicly named businesses that owe substantial fees, fines, and penalties. The ministry’s recent report reveals

25 Jul, 2024

Business·News

Maldives Weighs Labor Reforms as Trafficking Concerns Persist

MALE’, Maldives — In a nation renowned for its luxury tourism, the Maldives faces a less glamorous issue: human trafficking and the violation of foreign workers’ rights. This persistent problem has often

24 Jul, 2024

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