13M cigarette theft: Top businessmen among arrested

10 hours ago

Prominent businessman Ahmed Arif (Aattey) and Apollo Holdings CEO Mohamed Waheed (Dhigali) have been arrested in connection with the theft of 13 million cigarettes from two containers seized by Maldives Customs Service. According to a police statement, four individuals have been arrested for allegedly planning and executing the theft from containers stored at the Hulhumale' terminal. The suspects include two businessmen,