Maldives Waives MVR 4.2 Million Fine for Detained Indian Fishing Vessel ‘Holy Spirit’

The Maldives President's Office waived a fine of MVR 4.2 million on the Indian fishing vessel 'Holy Spirit', allowing its release. The vessel was seized by the MNDF Coast Guard on 22 October 2023 and fined by the Ministry of Fisheries on 28 October 2023. Operator Anthony Jayabalan requested a waiver under the previous administration, which was denied. The Fisheries Ministry filed a lawsuit at the Civil Court, but after the waiver, the court dismissed the case. Jayabalan stated the Indian High Commission did not assist.

The Maldives President's Office waived a fine of MVR 4.2 million on the Indian fishing vessel 'Holy Spirit', allowing its release. The vessel was seized by the MNDF Coast Guard on 22 October 2023 and fined by the Ministry of Fisheries on 28 October 2023. Operator Anthony Jayabalan requested a waiver under the previous administration, which was denied. The Fisheries Ministry filed a lawsuit at the Civil Court, but after the waiver, the court dismissed the case. Jayabalan stated the Indian High Commission did not assist.

The Maldives President's Office waived a fine of MVR 4.2 million on the Indian fishing vessel 'Holy Spirit', allowing its release. The vessel was seized by the MNDF Coast Guard on 22 October 2023 and fined by the Ministry of Fisheries on 28 October 2023. Operator Anthony Jayabalan requested a waiver under the previous administration, which was denied. The Fisheries Ministry filed a lawsuit at the Civil Court, but after the waiver, the court dismissed the case. Jayabalan stated the Indian High Commission did not assist.

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