Maldives deports foreign nationals including Sri Lankans

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Maldives government has deported a total of 186 foreigners who were found to have committed crimes, including visa violations and drug offenses, and among them are Sri Lankans. 

The Maldives government has deported a total of 25 Sri Lankans who were found to have committed crimes, including visa violations and drug offenses.

Of the 186 foreign nationals who were deported, 83 were from Bangladesh, followed by 43 Indians, 25 Sri Lankans, and 8 Nepalis.

These deportations come as the Maldives government is taking strict measures to shut down businesses that are being operated illegally.