Government Collects Biometric Data on More Than 18,000 Expats

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology confirmed that biometric data of over 18,000 expatriates have been collected under Operation 'Kurangi', launched in April. The first phase aims to ensure expats work legally, covering 194 islands with work completed in 50. Expatriates are fingerprinted and data cross-checked. The operation has three phases: Phase One identifies nationalities and sponsors; the next two years will document undocumented expats with biometric data and photo IDs; if no info, deportation via embassy.

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology confirmed that biometric data of over 18,000 expatriates have been collected under Operation 'Kurangi', launched in April. The first phase aims to ensure expats work legally, covering 194 islands with work completed in 50. Expatriates are fingerprinted and data cross-checked. The operation has three phases: Phase One identifies nationalities and sponsors; the next two years will document undocumented expats with biometric data and photo IDs; if no info, deportation via embassy.

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology confirmed that biometric data of over 18,000 expatriates have been collected under Operation 'Kurangi', launched in April. The first phase aims to ensure expats work legally, covering 194 islands with work completed in 50. Expatriates are fingerprinted and data cross-checked. The operation has three phases: Phase One identifies nationalities and sponsors; the next two years will document undocumented expats with biometric data and photo IDs; if no info, deportation via embassy.

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