Investigation into Customs officers' bribery initiated five months ago: Police

Police say the case has been under investigation for five months.

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[File] Office of Maldives Customs Service -- Photo: Mihaaru

Ameera Osmanagic

2025-01-06 19:44:20

The alleged circulation of MVR 400 million from the accounts of several customs officers has been under investigation for five months, police said today.

After local media outlets reported about some Customs officers being under investigation for bribery during the import duty collection process, Police said, when questioned, that such concerns were flagged to the agency in August of last year.

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