28 deported in 2022 for prostitution, human trafficking

According to the police, 14 raids were carried out in 2022 based on tip-offs.

6 January 2023

Cuba uncovers human trafficking of Cubans to fight for Russia

Cuba said it had already begun prosecuting cases in which its citizens had been coerced into fighting in Ukraine.

6 September 2023

US concerned over dopping trafficking charges against Riza

The Trafficking in Persons report, which is released annually by the US State Department, maintained Maldives in Tier 2 status as last year.

22 June 2023

Indian arrested in human trafficking case

He is accused of being involved in an organised human trafficking ring that commits such crimes both in the Maldives and abroad.

18 March 2023

Expat accused over prostitution ring arrested

Raids were conducted at four locations in Male and 13 people were arrested in a similar operation last week.

27 May 2023

Indian in human trafficking case further remanded

The court extended the remand by another 15 days.

2 April 2023

Unaccompanied minors among Indian passengers on grounded flight

A judicial investigation into the conditions and purpose of the trip had been launched.

25 December 2023

India probes suspected human trafficking

Many of the Indians onboard hailed from Gujarat, officials said.

28 December 2023