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

3 charged over blackmail, robbery of men

The case, which came to light following an incident in July, involved a man being lured to a residence, stripped naked and threatened with a knife.

9 October 2024

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

Expat prostitutes deported

Minister Ali Ihsan stated earlier this year that 111 massage parlors were operating within Male', many suspected of being fronts for prostitution.

28 October 2024

US says prostitution ring counted politicians, tech execs, lawyer

Levy said clients "often paid a monthly fee to be part of this illicit club."

9 November 2023

Fine, passport seize for local 'pimps', minister says

The minister said that if it is found that foreigners are being employed illegally or exploited, action will be taken against the locals.

23 August 2024