6 Bangladeshis held for 10 days over suspected money laundering
The money included more than USD 174,000, EUR 57,000 and GBP 1,800. The combined value of the foreign currencies exceeded MVR 3.8 million.
Six Bangladeshi men arrested while allegedly attempting to leave the Maldives with foreign currency worth more than MVR 3.8 million have been remanded for 10 days as police investigate them on suspicion of money laundering.
The Criminal Court’s remand orders issued on Saturday identify the nature of the case against each suspect as money laundering. All six were remanded for 10 days.
The suspects were identified in the court orders as Mohamed Mainuddin Salah, 35; Rajib, 31; Mohamed Abdulla, 38; Ajgor Mirida, 37; MD Mohiddin Chowdhury, 28; and MD Shine Miah, 46.
Police said on Saturday that the six were stopped and searched as part of an operation targeting people suspected of conducting unauthorised foreign currency transactions.
According to police, the group was carrying currencies from 18 countries.
The money included more than USD 174,000, EUR 57,000 and GBP 1,800. The combined value of the foreign currencies exceeded MVR 3.8 million.
The six remain in custody while the investigation continues.
