An expatriate worker who went missing from a worksite in Thilafushi has been found dead two days after he was first reported missing.
Police said in a message to the media on Wednesday that the man was reported missing on Monday while working at a site in Thilafushi. A search was launched immediately, according to police.
However, officers confirmed that he was later found dead. No further details were provided regarding his nationality or the circumstances surrounding his death.
Police typically release the identities of missing persons, and in most cases, those reported missing are located shortly after search announcements are made.