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EC to Penalise Candidates Over Failure to Submit Financial Disclosures

EC to Penalise Candidates Over Failure to Submit Financial Disclosures

Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek warned that candidates who failed to submit financial disclosures for the April parliamentary elections will face penalties. 368 candidates contested 93 seats. The deadline was 22 May, and 48 candidates did not submit. EC member Hassan Zakariya noted some submitted late. Penalties include one year imprisonment or a fine of MVR 72,000. Minister Adam Shareef Umar expressed concern about legal action against candidates.

Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek warned that candidates who failed to submit financial disclosures for the April parliamentary elections will face penalties. 368 candidates contested 93 seats. The deadline was 22 May, and 48 candidates did not submit. EC member Hassan Zakariya noted some submitted late. Penalties include one year imprisonment or a fine of MVR 72,000. Minister Adam Shareef Umar expressed concern about legal action against candidates.

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May 26, 2024

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Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek warned that candidates who failed to submit financial disclosures for the April parliamentary elections will face penalties. 368 candidates contested 93 seats. The deadline was 22 May, and 48 candidates did not submit. EC member Hassan Zakariya noted some submitted late. Penalties include one year imprisonment or a fine of MVR 72,000. Minister Adam Shareef Umar expressed concern about legal action against candidates.

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