The Maldives government introduced immediate regulations requiring departing passengers to declare cash of US$10,000 or more and provide proof of funds, announced by Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan. The rules drew criticism from MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail, who argued citizens should not be forced to provide proof of funds when leaving the country.
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On Monday, a local passenger was held at Velana International Airport (VIA) with US$60,000 in cash.
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Earlier, a person carrying US$10,000 or more just needed to say they were taking this much money out of the country. That was considered a declaration
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Departing passengers must now declare cash equivalent to or above US$10,000 and provide proof of funds.
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On Monday, a local passenger was held at Velana International Airport (VIA) with US$60,000 in cash.
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The regulations came into effect immediately.
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