200 raids conducted; 3,322 undocumented expats deported (Maldives Immigration, 2023-2024)

From Nov 17, 2023 to Aug 25, 2024, Maldives Immigration conducted 200 raids and deported 3,322 undocumented expats and individuals with incomplete documentation, marking a 64.3% increase compared to the previous year. The government launched a multi-agency operation in May to collect migrant workers' biometrics and aims to address the issue of illegal migrants within three years.

August 28, 2024
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