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More than MVR 825 million in fines for environmental damage cases remain unpaid, according to figures from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Responding to Mihaaru News’ Right to Information request, EPA revealed that as of November 14, the state has only recovered MVR 50,000 from 24 cases. The unpaid fines total MVR 825,978,942.81, with many involving large penalties imposed on foreign owned vessels.
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