The Maldives Police Service arrested four suspected drug trafficking and money laundering figures from GA. Villingili following searches at 10 locations in Malé and Gaafu Alifu Atoll on 11 January 2026 under Operation "Alimagu". Three were held in custody until the conclusion of trial, one was remanded for 15 days, and 53 bank accounts belonging to 13 individuals were frozen under court orders.
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in the past five years, bank accounts linked to members recorded transactions exceeding MVR 300 million and USD 400,000
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So far, 19 individuals have been identified as working under the leadership of the primary suspect in various roles connected to drug sales and laundering activities
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Ahmed Maadhih: MVR 17,174,461.12 turnover vs MVR 430,638.99 salary deposits
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Ahmed Maadhih: MVR 17,174,461.12 turnover vs MVR 430,638.99 salary deposits
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Ahmed Anaam Ibrahim: MVR 38,812,690.60 turnover vs MVR 271,874.32 salary deposits
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Ahmed Anaam Ibrahim: MVR 38,812,690.60 turnover vs MVR 271,874.32 salary deposits
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Shaffah Latheef: MVR 6,916,752.83 turnover vs MVR 371,635.36 salary deposits
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Shaffah Latheef: MVR 6,916,752.83 turnover vs MVR 371,635.36 salary deposits
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53 bank accounts belonging to 13 individuals connected to the case have been frozen under court orders.
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53 bank accounts belonging to 13 individuals connected to the case have been frozen under court orders.
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Noorunizam to be remanded for 15 days.
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with a specialised investigation launched into key figures of the network in March 2025
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As the investigation continues, police confirmed that 53 bank accounts belonging to 13 individuals connected to the case have been frozen under court orders.
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