A foreigner who tore up his own passport while being processed for deportation, arrested and remanded
9 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 08:38A Bangladeshi national has been remanded in custody for 15 days after tearing up his own passport at the airport while being processed for deportation due to immigration violations. Following his arrest on charges of property damage, the court determined that there are no legal impediments to conducting a criminal investigation against him after a psychological assessment confirmed his fitness for trial.
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Police have arrested a Bangladeshi national who tore up his own passport while being prepared for deportation for violating Maldivian immigration laws.
The individual arrested in connection with this case has been identified as Sheikh MD Masum Latif, a 21-year-old Bangladeshi national.
According to the order issued by the Criminal Court regarding this case, the individual was residing in the Maldives in violation of the country's immigration laws and regulations. When immigration authorities escorted him to the airport for deportation, he reportedly tore up his passport.
In connection with this incident, he has been charged with the offense of criminal damage to property.
In connection with this case, the individual was arrested and brought before the Criminal Court for a remand hearing, where the court ordered him to be detained for a period of 15 days. The court order noted that, following his arrest, an assessment was conducted as his behavior suggested he may be suffering from a psychological condition.
However, the court order, citing police reports, stated that his assessments indicate no legal impediments to conducting a criminal investigation or pursuing charges against him. Consequently, the court has ruled that the investigation into the criminal allegations against him shall proceed.
