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MCS appeals court ruling ordering reinstatement of Asif

The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) appealed a Civil Court ruling that ordered reinstatement of Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Mohamed Asif, who was dismissed after allegations of transferring over MVR 200,000 from the Prisons Club account. Asif was suspended on 7 November 2024 and dismissed on 17 July 2025. The High Court has not yet decided whether to accept the appeal. Asif deposited MVR 70,000 back after the issue emerged.

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The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) appealed a Civil Court ruling that ordered reinstatement of Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Mohamed Asif, who was dismissed after allegations of transferring over MVR 200,000 from the Prisons Club account. Asif was suspended on 7 November 2024 and dismissed on 17 July 2025. The High Court has not yet decided whether to accept the appeal. Asif deposited MVR 70,000 back after the issue emerged.

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