Fuvahmulah drug trafficking suspects Niushad and Azim remanded in custody pending trial
The Criminal Court has ordered Hassan Azim and Ahmed Niushad, who were arrested in Fuvahmulah City on drug trafficking and money laundering charges, to be remanded in custody until the conclusion of their trial due to the risk of witness tampering.
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The Criminal Court has ordered the detention of two individuals pending the outcome of their trial, following allegations that they played leading roles in a drug trafficking and money laundering operation in Fuvahmulah City.
The individuals arrested in connection with this case have been identified as Hassan Azim of Zamaaneege and Ahmed Niushad of Karankavila, both residents of the Dhoodigan district in Fuvahmulah City. According to the police, the two men were re-arrested over concerns that they might exert undue influence on witnesses in an ongoing court case where they currently face charges.
The two individuals were re-arrested under a court order on the night of March 30, 2026. Following their arrest, they were produced before the court for a remand hearing, where the presiding judge ordered them to be held in custody pending the conclusion of their trial.
Police investigations have revealed that Ahmed Niushad conducted transactions exceeding MVR 21 million through his bank account over the past five years. Additionally, it was noted that Hassan Azim's bank account saw transactions totaling more than MVR 7 million within the last two years.
