It is said that President Mohammad Muijju has taken this initiative in accordance with the views of local citizens.
A crackdown on illegal immigrants continues in the Maldives. The country’s government has repatriated more than 4,000 immigrants detained by immigration authorities for illegally working and running businesses in the past ten months.
Since the new government came to power in the country till this year (September 17), a total of 4 thousand 54 migrants have been sent back to the respective countries from Maldives. Which is 65.4 percent more than the same period last year.
In addition, a joint operation by the country’s Ministry of Home Affairs and the Immigration Controller has resulted in the arrest of several migrants involved in illegal trade and food production activities. Those who fail to meet the country’s food safety standards. It is mentioned in the report that efforts are being made to send these businessmen back to their respective countries.
The initiative to combat illegal immigration was introduced to the country’s cabinet in July this year. Later approved by the President. It is said that President Mohammad Muijju has taken this initiative in accordance with the views of local citizens.
In the Maldives, there are daily raids to catch illegal immigrants. The crackdown is on migrants who work without valid passes or permits and who do not have valid travel visas. The country’s immigration is detaining expatriates from different countries every day