AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForeign Currency Crackdown: Six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Velana International Airport for allegedly smuggling MVR 3.86 million in foreign currency hidden in Ye Ye cereal packets; police say cash from 18 countries was seized and the case is under investigation. Airport Security Case: An Egyptian tourist was remanded for five days after joking during screening that his aunt’s bag contained a bomb, with the court citing intimidation and false information risks. Irregular Immigration Enforcement: Maldives Immigration detained 107 irregular immigrants in Thoddoo after checking 507 foreigners under Operation Kurangi. Judiciary & Politics: President Muizzu told the PNC congress that the rule of law must apply to anyone who commits a crime, regardless of party or identity, while also defending the judiciary’s independence. PNC Leadership Moves: Newly elected PNC officials were sworn in, and Muizzu appointed 10 people to PNC leadership roles. Single-Use Plastics Policy: Muizzu amended the plastics list, extending straw and other bans to 2031/2030 timelines while tightening immediate restrictions on beverages in bottles under 250ml. Debt & Finance: The government completed repayment of India’s USD 150m treasury bill facility, with BML and the Finance Ministry stressing the final USD 50m came from the Sovereign Development Fund, not customer deposits.
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