Prostitution Operation Uncovered in Maldives: Two Foreign Nationals Deported

Maldives Immigration authorities, in coordination with Maldives Police Service, detained three foreign nationals on work visas for involvement in a large-scale prostitution ring. The individuals are two Vietnamese women – Thi Minh Vu (44) and Thi Hang Dao (38) – and Southida Phimmasone (37) from Laos. Two have been deported: Thi Minh Vu on February 28 and Thi Hang Dao on March 15. Efforts are ongoing to deport Phimmasone. This operation is part of the government's initiative to tackle illegal immigration and related criminal activities. Immigration officials confirmed regular raids are conducted across the country. They warned foreign nationals that visa violations will result in detention and deportation.

Maldives Immigration authorities, in coordination with Maldives Police Service, detained three foreign nationals on work visas for involvement in a large-scale prostitution ring. The individuals are two Vietnamese women – Thi Minh Vu (44) and Thi Hang Dao (38) – and Southida Phimmasone (37) from Laos. Two have been deported: Thi Minh Vu on February 28 and Thi Hang Dao on March 15. Efforts are ongoing to deport Phimmasone. This operation is part of the government's initiative to tackle illegal immigration and related criminal activities. Immigration officials confirmed regular raids are conducted across the country. They warned foreign nationals that visa violations will result in detention and deportation.

Maldives Immigration authorities, in coordination with Maldives Police Service, detained three foreign nationals on work visas for involvement in a large-scale prostitution ring. The individuals are two Vietnamese women – Thi Minh Vu (44) and Thi Hang Dao (38) – and Southida Phimmasone (37) from Laos. Two have been deported: Thi Minh Vu on February 28 and Thi Hang Dao on March 15. Efforts are ongoing to deport Phimmasone. This operation is part of the government's initiative to tackle illegal immigration and related criminal activities. Immigration officials confirmed regular raids are conducted across the country. They warned foreign nationals that visa violations will result in detention and deportation.

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