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Government Collects Biometric Data on More Than 18,000 Expats

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology confirmed that biometric data of more than 18,000 expatriates has been collected under Operation Kurangi, launched in April across 194 islands, with work completed on 50 islands. The three-phase operation aims to verify legal employment, compile a main register of expatriates, and identify undocumented expatriates within two years.

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  • 194 islands islands where Operation Kurangi has been launched Maldives Republic While the operation has been launched across 194 islands, work in 50 islands has been completed, it was confirmed.

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  • 50 islands islands where work has been completed Maldives Republic While the operation has been launched across 194 islands, work in 50 islands has been completed, it was confirmed.

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Ibrahim H. ShihabMinistry of Homeland Security and TechnologyOperation Kurangi