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Police Dismantle Major Crime Network Operating Via Telegram Channels

The Maldives Police Service announced the arrest of two individuals linked to a network of Telegram channels used for drug dealing, money laundering, and prostitution. The Cyber Policing Centre led the investigation, which included searches across four locations, and the suspects' custody has been extended for 30 days as investigations proceed.

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  • 28-year-old age of male suspect Maldives Republic The arrested, a 28-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, are accused of facilitating drug dealing, money laundering, and prostitution

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 39-year-old age of female suspect Maldives Republic The arrested, a 28-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, are accused of facilitating drug dealing, money laundering, and prostitution

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 30 days custody extension Maldives Republic Initially remanded for five days, their custody has been extended for another 30 days as investigations proceed.

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  • The Maldives Police Service announced the arrest of two individuals linked to a network of Telegram channels used for illegal activities. Maldives Maldives Republic The Maldives Police Service has announced the arrest of two individuals linked to a network of Telegram channels used to conduct a range of illegal activities.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • The Cyber Policing Centre-led investigation culminated in searches across four locations and seizure of items. Maldives Republic The police's Cyber Policing Centre led the investigation, culminating in searches across four locations and the seizure of numerous items now under forensic examination.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • The suspects' custody was extended for another 30 days as investigations proceed. Maldives Republic Initially remanded for five days, their custody has been extended for another 30 days as investigations proceed.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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