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Recovered Addict Turned NDA Mentor Faseeh Arrested for Giving Narcotics to Clients Before Exploiting Them

Police arrested Mohamed Faseeh, 51, a Peer Mentor at the National Drug Agency, on 20 November 2025 under a court order after reports that he provided narcotics to vulnerable rehabilitation clients before exploiting them. The National Drug Agency reported the allegations to police on 4 November 2025, and the investigation is ongoing.

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  1. Tue 4 Nov
    The National Drug Agency reported the allegations to police. on 4 November 2025 only The Standard The National Drug Agency reported the allegations to police on 4 November 2025.

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  2. Thu 20 Nov
    Mohamed Faseeh was taken into custody under a court order. on 20 November 2025 only The Standard newest Faseeh, long known in Malé City as an infamous drug addict who was believed to have recovered in recent years, was taken into custody on 20 November 2025 under a court order.

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