Police Officer Removed Over Involvement in $2 Million Yacht Case

The Maldives Police Service has confirmed that a police officer involved in the investigation of a $2 million yacht case has been relieved of their duties. The case pertains to two yachts worth MVR 2 million each, which were seized during an operation. The officer in question was removed from their responsibilities after being implicated in handling matters related to the seized assets. The police emphasized that the officer was relieved from duties following an internal investigation that revealed their involvement in the case. The Maldives Police Service stated that the officer was part of the investigative team and was later reassigned due to their connection to the seized yachts. Further details about the officer's involvement or the ongoing investigation have not been disclosed.