Passports of 20 Individuals Seized in ‘Binveriya’ Land Fraud Probe

Authorities seized passports of 20 individuals, including HDC Managing Director Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed, his brother Mohamed Fazeel Rasheed, and other suspended officials, in the Binveriya land fraud probe. The PCB suspended all HDC board members except Chairman Ahmed Naasif. The Housing Ministry suspended 10 political appointees, and HDC suspended five senior employees. Land worth MVR 450 million was allegedly allocated to 50 ineligible individuals. No criminal charges have been filed. Public protests erupted, and a fire destroyed documents in three ministries. MDP called for Fazul's dismissal.

Authorities seized passports of 20 individuals, including HDC Managing Director Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed, his brother Mohamed Fazeel Rasheed, and other suspended officials, in the Binveriya land fraud probe. The PCB suspended all HDC board members except Chairman Ahmed Naasif. The Housing Ministry suspended 10 political appointees, and HDC suspended five senior employees. Land worth MVR 450 million was allegedly allocated to 50 ineligible individuals. No criminal charges have been filed. Public protests erupted, and a fire destroyed documents in three ministries. MDP called for Fazul's dismissal.

Authorities seized passports of 20 individuals, including HDC Managing Director Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed, his brother Mohamed Fazeel Rasheed, and other suspended officials, in the Binveriya land fraud probe. The PCB suspended all HDC board members except Chairman Ahmed Naasif. The Housing Ministry suspended 10 political appointees, and HDC suspended five senior employees. Land worth MVR 450 million was allegedly allocated to 50 ineligible individuals. No criminal charges have been filed. Public protests erupted, and a fire destroyed documents in three ministries. MDP called for Fazul's dismissal.

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