AG Invalidates Nine Settlement Agreements

The Attorney General's Office declared nine settlement agreements between the government and private sector invalid, citing lack of legal authority and constitutional violations. The agreements, which involved compensation and lease amendments, were found to be designed to enrich certain individuals. The AG's Office directed authorities to cease compliance. Notable cases include U-Met Construction (MVR 26 million), Dheebaajaa Investment (MVR 64 million), and Blue Lagoon Investments (leases worth US$20 million). The Parliament Public Accounts Committee reviewed the settlements and instructed legal action to recover compensation.

The Attorney General's Office declared nine settlement agreements between the government and private sector invalid, citing lack of legal authority and constitutional violations. The agreements, which involved compensation and lease amendments, were found to be designed to enrich certain individuals. The AG's Office directed authorities to cease compliance. Notable cases include U-Met Construction (MVR 26 million), Dheebaajaa Investment (MVR 64 million), and Blue Lagoon Investments (leases worth US$20 million). The Parliament Public Accounts Committee reviewed the settlements and instructed legal action to recover compensation.

The Attorney General's Office declared nine settlement agreements between the government and private sector invalid, citing lack of legal authority and constitutional violations. The agreements, which involved compensation and lease amendments, were found to be designed to enrich certain individuals. The AG's Office directed authorities to cease compliance. Notable cases include U-Met Construction (MVR 26 million), Dheebaajaa Investment (MVR 64 million), and Blue Lagoon Investments (leases worth US$20 million). The Parliament Public Accounts Committee reviewed the settlements and instructed legal action to recover compensation.

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