Maldives Immigration detains Indian trio for promoting fortune-telling services

Maldives Immigration detained three Indian nationals, aged 18, 25 and 39, for allegedly promoting fortune-telling and palm reading services advertised on a Facebook page, in a special operation run with the Maldives Police Service. Immigration announced that deportation proceedings for all three are underway as part of broader enforcement of immigration laws.

First reported 22 Jan 2025, 16:20

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Maldives Immigration detains Indian trio for promoting fortune-telling services

186 foreigners, among them 43 Indians Foreigners deported, including Indians, for crimes such as visa violations and drug offenses

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186 foreigners, among them 43 Indians Foreigners deported, including Indians, for crimes such as visa violations and drug offenses The Standard
For instance, in February 2024, 186 foreigners, among them 43 Indians, were deported for crimes such as visa violations and drug offenses.
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18, 25, and 39 Ages of the three detained Indian nationals The Standard
The individuals, aged 18, 25, and 39, were apprehended during a special operation conducted in collaboration with the Maldives Police Service.
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