Four arrested in connection with 4 million Rufiyaa theft from Nalahiya Residence apartment
Police have arrested four out of five suspects in connection with the theft of 4 million MVR from an apartment in Nalahiya Residence. Authorities stated that only 50,000 MVR of the stolen cash has been recovered so far, while efforts continue to locate the fifth suspect who remains at large. Police are currently making final preparations to forward the case to the Prosecutor General’s Office for formal charges.
Shaheed Hussain Adam Building Police HQ
Four people have been arrested in connection with the theft of 4 million Rufiyaa from an apartment in Nalahiya Residence.
Police have confirmed they are investigating a theft reported at an apartment in Nalahiya Residence on Majeedhee Magu. The incident was reported to the authorities at approximately 17:49 on March 16, 2026.
A total of 4 million Maldivian Rufiyaa was stolen in the heist. Of the stolen funds, only 50,000 Rufiyaa has been recovered so far.
Five individuals are suspected in connection with this case. While four of them have been arrested and remain in custody, police are currently searching for the fifth suspect.
The individuals arrested in connection with this case have been identified as Mohamed Noor Ahmed (40) of Kasthoorimage, Lh. Naifaru; Mohamed Afrah (40) of Moonlightvilla, S. Meedhoo; Ismail Asif (36) of Daarul Avval, R. Maduvvari; and Ahmed Faris (39) of M. Asia, Male'.
With a significant portion of the investigation now complete, police are in the final stages of finalizing the case to be forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office for formal charges.
