The Maldives Criminal Court has ordered the remand of two foreign nationals arrested in connection with a theft case, with authorities confirming that deportation proceedings are already underway.

The suspects, identified as Pradip Rai (30) and Sabin Gurung (30), both citizens of Nepal, were presented before the court following their arrest. The presiding judge granted a 15-day detention period to facilitate the ongoing investigation.

According to the court’s remand order, the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to link the suspects to the crime, including CCTV footage and official police reports from the scene. While specific details regarding the stolen items or location were not disclosed in the order, it was explicitly stated that administrative steps to deport both individuals are currently in progress.