Police claim Bangladeshi prostitution ring smashed following Male’ arrests
17 Apr 2012, 3:36 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Police have arrested seven foreign nationals from Bangladesh over alleged involvement in a prostitution ring amidst an ongoing crackdown over the last month on premises suspected of operating as brothels.
The suspects – four female and three male – were apprehended during raids by police officers inside Ranfaunu house, based in the Mahchangolhi ward of Male’ on 9 April.
Inspector Mohamed Dhaudh yesterday told the press the arrests had been made after police intelligence confirmed that prostitution had been taking place at the property.
Following this confirmation, Dhaudh said police entered the house through the main door of the house at 10:10pm on the evening of April 9 .
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