Government Tightens Cash Declaration Rules Amid Criticism
The government tightened cash declaration rules, requiring departing passengers to declare cash over $10,000 and provide proof of funds. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan announced the change, stating previous measures were inadequate. The rules took effect immediately. A passenger was held at Velana International Airport with $60,000. Critics, including MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, argue locals should be exempt. Ihusaan defended the policy as necessary for economic stability.
The government tightened cash declaration rules, requiring departing passengers to declare cash over $10,000 and provide proof of funds. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan announced the change, stating previous measures were inadequate. The rules took effect immediately. A passenger was held at Velana International Airport with $60,000. Critics, including MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, argue locals should be exempt. Ihusaan defended the policy as necessary for economic stability.
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The government tightened cash declaration rules, requiring departing passengers to declare cash over $10,000 and provide proof of funds. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan announced the change, stating previous measures were inadequate. The rules took effect immediately. A passenger was held at Velana International Airport with $60,000. Critics, including MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, argue locals should be exempt. Ihusaan defended the policy as necessary for economic stability.
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