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MMA FIU Chief Fired, Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations

MMA FIU Chief Fired, Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations

Ismail Sajid, former head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), denied sexual harassment allegations on Saturday and claimed his dismissal last week was unlawful. He stated that an internal MMA committee ruled against him despite falsehoods and conflicts in the complaint, and that the complainant failed to provide sufficient evidence. Sajid alleged that the MMA acted illegally and suggested his removal may be due to discomfort with his position as FIU head.

Ismail Sajid, former head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), denied sexual harassment allegations on Saturday and claimed his dismissal last week was unlawful. He stated that an internal MMA committee ruled against him despite falsehoods and conflicts in the complaint, and that the complainant failed to provide sufficient evidence. Sajid alleged that the MMA acted illegally and suggested his removal may be due to discomfort with his position as FIU head.

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Ismail Sajid, former head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), denied sexual harassment allegations on Saturday and claimed his dismissal last week was unlawful. He stated that an internal MMA committee ruled against him despite falsehoods and conflicts in the complaint, and that the complainant failed to provide sufficient evidence. Sajid alleged that the MMA acted illegally and suggested his removal may be due to discomfort with his position as FIU head.

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