28-year-old sentenced to 75 years in prison for drug trafficking
Abdul Basith, a key figure linked to a drug trafficking and money laundering network in Fuvahmulah City, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison and fined MVR 300,000. Arrested during a specialized police operation, investigations revealed over MVR 3 million in illicit transactions across his bank accounts, while authorities have apprehended 174 individuals connected to the network over time. Consequently, 188 cases have been investigated, with 78 cases already forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office for charges.
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A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison after being found guilty of drug trafficking.
On February 24, 2026, Abdul Basith, 28, of Gasdhoshuge, Dhoodigan, Fuvahmulah, was sentenced to 75 years in prison and fined 300,000 Rufiyaa.
Police stated that Abdul Basith was arrested as part of a special operation launched in 2024 targeting networks involved in smuggling, distributing, and selling narcotics in Fuvahmulah City, as well as laundering the illicit proceeds from these activities. According to the police, he was taken into custody on April 27, 2024, and a subsequent search of his residence led to the discovery of a significant quantity of narcotics.
The investigation into this matter was concluded and forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office for charges on June 11, 2024.
Furthermore, as part of the investigation into this operation, police have apprehended 174 individuals linked to two major drug trafficking networks operating extensively in Fuvahmulah City, including high-ranking figures within these organizations. Police confirmed that 188 cases involving these suspects have been investigated, with 78 of those cases already forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office for prosecution.
Police stated that investigations have revealed significant financial transactions involving the leaders of two networks suspected of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering in Fuvahmulah City.
Police stated that transactions exceeding three million Rufiyaa and 19,000 US Dollars from various parties were processed through bank accounts registered under Abdul Basith's name. Investigations have confirmed that these funds were generated through illicit drug trafficking.
The police service highlighted this as a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to achieve the anti-narcotics objectives outlined in the Strategic Policing Requirement.
