Indian Frequent Traveler Has Been Arrested on Suspicion of Money Laundering

  • Maldives
  • Travel
PUBLISHED 05 September 2024

An Indian traveler, 27-year-old Abdul Ragub Nisthar Haleem Rahman, has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering. The arrest occurred at the airport after he was repeatedly observed visiting the Maldives and returning the following day. During a routine check, a significant amount of cash was discovered in his possession. 


The passenger was unable to provide any proof regarding the source of the physical cash beyond a document indicating that someone had given it to him. This raised suspicions and prompted police to question him about his income source related to the cash.


After being brought to court within 24 hours of his arrest, authorities ordered Rahman to be detained for an additional five days to facilitate further investigation into the matter.