Allegations surfaced that the Housing Development Corporation allocated land worth about MVR 450 million to around 50 people ineligible under the Binveriya housing scheme, including the brother of HDC's Managing Director. Police have launched an investigation into HDC, while a fire last week destroyed three ministries in Malé, destroying critical documents.
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Allegations have surfaced that the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) facilitated the allocation of land worth approximately MVR 450 million to individuals ineligible under the “Binveriya” housing scheme.
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suggest that around 50 individuals received land despite failing to meet the eligibility criteria.
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The scandal has led to increased public scrutiny of HDC and government operations, particularly as police launched an investigation into the corporation.
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The timing of a fire that destroyed three key government ministries in Malé last week has also raised suspicions. The fire, which damaged the Ministry of Housing, the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure, and the Ministry of Environment, destroyed critical documents, though no injuries were reported.
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