Expat Sentenced to Two Years in Jail for MVR 8M Illegal Recruitment Scam

A Bangladeshi man involved in an illegal recruitment racket that netted over MVR 8 million has been sentenced to two years in prison under a plea deal with the state. Shahadath Hussain, 34, was found guilty of money laundering and bribery, with other charges dropped as part of the agreement. The case, which also implicated local collaborators, including immigration officials, revealed a scheme involving fake work permits and funds transferred to Bangladesh. Hussain’s sentence was reduced from the minimum requirement of five years due to the plea deal. The Criminal Court issued the verdict on Tuesday, adjusting his sentence for time served.