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MDP Alleges ‘Shocking Corruption’ in Drone Acquisition
The Maldivian Democratic Party called for a comprehensive investigation into what it called 'shocking corruption' in the procurement of Bayraktar TB2 drones from Türkiye, with MP Ahmed Easa questioning the US$39 million spent on two drones and alleging the cost was met from the contingency budget. Easa also alleged that 1,720 outer-island infrastructure projects were suspended to accommodate the payment, while President Muizzu had disclosed that one of the three drones was a grant from the Turkish government.
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Fri 15 MarPresident Muizzu disclosed that one of the three drones was received as a grant from the Turkish government.on Fridayonly Maldives RepublicPresident Muizzu disclosed on Friday that one of the three drones was received as a grant from the Turkish government.
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The use of taxpayer money necessitates transparency. The public must be privy to the details of such expenses. Otherwise, it paves the way for corruption. We believe that this deal [related to the purchase of the UAVs] has been tainted wit…
Initially, they announced the purchase of four drones but then procured two drones, with the third being free. However, we remain in the dark about how the government expended US$39 million. The most significant concern is that this alloca…
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US$39 millionamount spent by the government to acquire two UAVsMaldives RepublicEasa questioned the rationale behind the government’s investment of US$39 million to acquire two UAVs and called for the specifics of the deal to be made public.
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1,720 projectsinfrastructure development projects allegedly suspended in the outer islandsMaldives RepublicEasa also alleged that the government had suspended 1,720 infrastructure development projects in the outer islands to accommodate the payment for the drones
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up to 300 kilometresoperational range of the Bayraktar TB2 dronesMaldives RepublicWith an operational range of up to 300 kilometres and the ability to carry out precision strikes, these UAVs are expected to bolster the MNDF’s ability to conduct surveillance and, if necessary, engage in attack missions.
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