You could 'steal' a car rented by one of us. Someone who knows how to drive and pretend to be upset when questioned by the guards later.

[ Closing loose ends of suspicion is good.... ]

As for Malik's overlay, this would work if he followed you willingly, but I know sometimes citizens are wary of breaking the law. You will need help smuggling him out if he is unwilling.

What are 'cops'?