The Assistant Manager of Kulhudhuffushi Airport, Abdul Ahad, has been arrested following a court order, police have confirmed.

According to police, Ahad was taken into custody on Thursday and handed over to the Maldives Correctional Service. The reason for his arrest has not yet been officially disclosed.

It is understood that Ahad was previously arrested a few years ago in connection with a case involving the alleged misuse of authority over a person’s property. That case was recently brought back to court for trial.

Authorities have not released further details, and the matter remains under investigation.