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60M Rufiyaa Drug Empire? Busted. Charges Incoming

Maldives Police Service says it has completed an investigation into a drug trafficking network in Malé, tracing MVR 64 million in illicit funds through a group of 11 individuals. Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau announced the probe's completion at the 92nd Police Anniversary ceremony, saying the case will be forwarded to the Prosecutor General's Office, which on March 18 filed charges against two Fuvahmulah suspects linked to MVR 60 million moved over five years.

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What happened

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  1. Tue 18 Mar
    The Prosecutor General's Office filed charges against two primary suspects in the network. March 18 only The Standard Following these efforts, the Prosecutor General’s Office filed charges on March 18 against two primary suspects: Hassan Azim of Zamaanige, Dhoodigan, Fuvahmulah, and Ahmed Niushad of Karankaavilaa, Dhoodigan, Fuvahmulah.

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Who said what

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  • Our investigation scrutinized the flow of MVR 64 million through this network involving 11 individuals

    Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • A substantial portion of these funds was traced back to criminal activities. We are preparing to forward the case to the Prosecutor General’s Office and have requested the seizure of assets acquired through these illicit means.

    Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • This case reinforces our capability to trace and investigate wealth acquired through criminal networks, even if individuals are no longer actively involved

    Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • Our findings are being recognized by the criminal justice system, validating our methods and dedication.

    Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

How the reporting differs

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  • MVR 64 million Illicit funds traced through the Malé network The Standard Our investigation scrutinized the flow of MVR 64 million through this network involving 11 individuals

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  • 11 individuals Individuals in the investigated network The Standard Our investigation scrutinized the flow of MVR 64 million through this network involving 11 individuals

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  • MVR 60 million Funds funnelled by the two suspects The Standard Commissioner Shujau highlighted that over five years, these two suspects funneled MVR 60 million through their accounts. The investigation involved analyzing bank statements of 42 individuals to determine the origins of the funds.

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  • 42 individuals' bank statements Bank statements analysed The Standard The investigation involved analyzing bank statements of 42 individuals to determine the origins of the funds.

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  • 112 individuals Individuals identified in Operation "Veshi Rakkalu" The Standard In April 2024, Operation “Veshi Rakkalu” was conducted in Fuvahmulah, resulting in the identification of 112 individuals connected to drug trafficking and the investigation of 121 related cases.

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  • 121 cases Related cases investigated The Standard In April 2024, Operation “Veshi Rakkalu” was conducted in Fuvahmulah, resulting in the identification of 112 individuals connected to drug trafficking and the investigation of 121 related cases.

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  • Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau announced the completion of the drug network probe during the 92nd Police Anniversary ceremony. during the 92nd Police Anniversary ceremony Hulhumalé Synthetic Track The Standard Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau announced the completion of the probe during the 92nd Police Anniversary ceremony at Hulhumalé Synthetic Track.

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