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CG Faseeh’s Hama Magu Operation a Resounding Success in Addu City

Maldives Immigration's Operation Hama Magu in Addu City detained 83 undocumented foreign nationals after reviewing the papers of 678 foreign workers, with 75 Maldivian employers issued notices. The article places the raid within a wider national enforcement effort that has seen 7,549 deportations as of 19 June 2025.

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  • 83 people foreign nationals detained in Operation Hama Magu The Standard detained 83 foreign nationals lacking valid documents. The operation, named Operation Hama Magu, was conducted on Wednesday across all six districts of Addu City.

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  • 678 people foreign workers whose documentation was reviewed The Standard Authorities reviewed the documentation of 678 foreign workers, ultimately detaining 83 individuals found to be residing or working in the Maldives without proper immigration papers.

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  • approximately 50 officers mobilised The Standard the raid mobilised approximately 50 officers—35 from Maldives Immigration and 15 from local police—working in 13 teams to inspect the legal status of expatriates in the city.

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  • 13 teams teams deployed The Standard the raid mobilised approximately 50 officers—35 from Maldives Immigration and 15 from local police—working in 13 teams to inspect the legal status of expatriates in the city.

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  • 75 employers Maldivian employers issued notices for illegally hiring migrant workers The Standard In addition, 75 Maldivian employers received notices for illegally hiring these migrant workers.

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  • over 151,000 expatriates whose biometric data was collected under Operation Kurangi The Standard Under Operation Kurangi, authorities have collected biometric data from over 151,000 expatriates to strengthen oversight and ensure legal compliance.

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  • approximately 7,549 undocumented migrants deported The Standard As of 19 June 2025, approximately 7,549 undocumented migrants have been deported following similar enforcement actions.

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    Earlier reports gave over 5,000 19 Feb, 11:52 The Standard3,322 individuals 29 Aug, 19:57 Maldives Republic

  • 5,600 people deportations recorded The Standard This marks a sharp increase compared to 5,600 deportations recorded in 2024.

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Addu City CouncilAddu City policeAhmed Ashfaan Deputy ControllerAhmed Faseeh Controller General