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BML Silent on Coup Allegation as Senior Government Officials Demand CEO Resignation

The Bank of Maldives reversed a decision to suspend foreign transaction allowances on MVR-linked debit and credit cards after pressure from the Maldives Monetary Authority, while the Maldives Police Service launched an investigation into an alleged coup attempt coinciding with the announcement. Senior government officials are demanding the resignation of BML chief executive Karl Stumke, and the bank has not yet commented.

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  1. Sun 25 Aug
    The Bank of Maldives announced a suspension of foreign transaction allowances on MVR-linked debit and credit cards, which was quickly rever… on Sunday only Maldives Republic its decision to suspend foreign transaction allowances on Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)-linked debit and credit cards ... coinciding with the BML's decision, which was announced on Sunday and quickly reversed after pressure from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)

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  2. Mon 26 Aug
    The Maldives Police Service launched an investigation into what it described as an attempt to overthrow the government. on Monday only Maldives Republic newest The Maldives Police Service (MPS) on Monday launched an investigation into what it described as an attempt to overthrow the government

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BML Silent on Coup Allegation as Senior Government Officials Demand CEO Resignation

US$100 Foreign transaction limit for standard and gold credit cards after the suspension

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  • US$100 Foreign transaction limit for standard and gold credit cards after the suspension Maldives Republic reduced foreign transaction limits to just US$100 for standard and gold credit cards

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  • Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam addressed a rally organised by the ruling People's National Congress, alleging the bank's decision was orchestrated by the MDP. Maldives Republic Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam, a close aide to President Muizzu, speaking at a rally organised by the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), alleged that the bank's decision to suspend foreign transaction allowances on MVR-linked credit and debit cards was orchestrated by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

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