Five Arrested in Male’ Spa Raid Linked to Alleged Prostitution Ring

MV+ News Desk | November 9, 2024

Police in Male’ have detained five individuals allegedly involved in a prostitution ring operating under the guise of a spa.

The arrests followed a raid at the Sara Salon and Spa in Henveiru, conducted based on intelligence reports suggesting the venue was being used as a cover for illicit activities. Among those detained are one Maldivian man and four Thai women. The suspects have been identified as Mohamed Imran, 42, from Gaafu Alifu atoll Kanduhulhudhoo, along with Thai nationals Salini Yamdee, 30; Chayanit Pila, 30; Vilaipon Kogwong, 24; and Thipsuda Sangham, 33.

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Authorities report that Thipsuda has been remanded for 15 days, while the other four suspects have been remanded for seven days.

While multiple spa businesses operate in the Male’ area, some reportedly act as fronts for illegal activities. It has been suggested that some expatriates working in these establishments share their photos and contact details on social media, purportedly to solicit clients.

In response to concerns about unlawful operations, authorities conduct regular enforcement activities at such establishments. As part of ongoing efforts to identify undocumented expatriates, a targeted operation has been underway, including checks on residences of expatriates suspected of living illegally in the Maldives.

Recent operations have resulted in several arrests, with six individuals detained on October 2 and an additional seven on October 15. Since the operation began, over 4,000 undocumented expatriates have reportedly been deported. Authorities note that some expatriates have attempted to evade detection by relocating to other islands.

Three Foreign Nationals Arrested in Hulhumale’ Over Alcohol Seizure

Police have arrested three foreign nationals in connection with the discovery of 48 bottles of alcohol in a vehicle in Hulhumale’.

According to police, the operation was carried out on Thursday after receiving a tip-off from narcotics intelligence. Officers stopped and searched a pickup truck on a Phase I road, where they found the alcohol bottles.

The individuals arrested are Bikaara Kumar, 24, and Alikesh Kumar, 24, both of Indian nationality, and Umakanth Choudri, a 25-year-old Nepalese national.

The Criminal Court has ordered a 10-day remand for all three suspects, who remain in police custody as investigations continue. The case is under investigation by the Police.

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