MALÉ, Jan 20 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldives will begin to repatriate undocumented expatriates, identified through biometrics data collection, under the ongoing “Kuran’gi Operation,” it was reported yesterday, quoting the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology.
The report said, the operation was launched in May, last year, which aims to provide a permanent solution to the issue of undocumented migrants in the Maldives.
As part of the operation, fingerprints of migrant workers are recorded, and checks are conducted to ensure that they are employed in the Maldives, in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations.
After biometrics data collection is completed, undocumented expatriates will be repatriated from the country, Minister of State for Homeland Security and Technology, Ahmed Siddeeq, said. He added that, the biometrics data collection will also assist in detecting expatriates entering the country on forged passports or travel documents.
According to him, the operation is expected to be completed in 2027. However, biometrics data collection of all expatriate workers is expected to be completed in Apr, this year.– NNN-PSM
