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EC to Penalise Candidates Over Failure to Submit Financial Disclosures

Elections Commission Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek warned that candidates from the April parliamentary elections who failed to submit financial disclosures by the 22 May deadline would face legal action. The EC said 48 candidates had not met the requirement, with violations carrying up to one year in prison or a MVR 72,000 fine.

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  1. Wed 22 May
    The deadline for candidates to file their financial disclosures lapsed. 22 May only Maldives Republic The deadline for candidates to file their financial disclosures lapsed on 22 May, and as per the EC, 48 candidates have not fulfilled this requirement.

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  • 368 candidates candidates contesting the parliamentary elections Maldives Republic The parliamentary elections, which took place in April, saw 368 candidates vying for 93 seats.

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  • 93 seats parliamentary seats contested Maldives Republic The parliamentary elections, which took place in April, saw 368 candidates vying for 93 seats.

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    Earlier reports gave 89 seats 2 May, 18:23 Maldives Republic

  • 48 candidates candidates who did not file financial disclosures Maldives Republic The deadline for candidates to file their financial disclosures lapsed on 22 May, and as per the EC, 48 candidates have not fulfilled this requirement.

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  • MVR 72,000 fine for financial disclosure violations Maldives Republic Violations carry a penalty of either one year of imprisonment or a fine of MVR 72,000.

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  • The parliamentary elections took place with 368 candidates vying for 93 seats. in April Maldives Republic The parliamentary elections, which took place in April, saw 368 candidates vying for 93 seats.

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