Maldives Immigration Sees Surge in Cases Reported via New ‘Immigration Watch’ Platform
Maldives Immigration reported over 473 cases via its new 'Immigration Watch' online portal launched a month ago. As of 26 August, 369 cases are under active investigation, 22 were unrelated. The platform allows 24/7 reporting with photos. This is part of a broader operation with the Maldives Police Service, resulting in raids on 257 businesses and deportation of 3,322 undocumented migrants. Some deportations were for involvement in prostitution rings. Illegal food production businesses were also shut down. Observers have expressed concerns over the treatment of apprehended migrant workers and respect for human rights.
Maldives Immigration reported over 473 cases via its new 'Immigration Watch' online portal launched a month ago. As of 26 August, 369 cases are under active investigation, 22 were unrelated. The platform allows 24/7 reporting with photos. This is part of a broader operation with the Maldives Police Service, resulting in raids on 257 businesses and deportation of 3,322 undocumented migrants. Some deportations were for involvement in prostitution rings. Illegal food production businesses were also shut down. Observers have expressed concerns over the treatment of apprehended migrant workers and respect for human rights.
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Maldives Immigration reported over 473 cases via its new 'Immigration Watch' online portal launched a month ago. As of 26 August, 369 cases are under active investigation, 22 were unrelated. The platform allows 24/7 reporting with photos. This is part of a broader operation with the Maldives Police Service, resulting in raids on 257 businesses and deportation of 3,322 undocumented migrants. Some deportations were for involvement in prostitution rings. Illegal food production businesses were also shut down. Observers have expressed concerns over the treatment of apprehended migrant workers and respect for human rights.
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