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President Muizzu: 57 Illegal Expat-Run Businesses Shut Since Crackdown Announced

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said 57 irregularly operating foreign-controlled businesses had been shut down in three weeks since the government's crackdown was announced, speaking at a community meeting in Hulhumalé Phase 1. He said enforcement had intensified following public consultations and that further initiatives were underway.

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  1. Sun 21 Dec
    President Muizzu addressed residents of Hulhumalé Phase 1 during a community meeting and gave an update on the crackdown on illegal busines… on Sunday night only The Standard President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday night provided an update on the government’s recently announced crackdown on illegal businesses operated by foreign nationals under Maldivian ownership fronts, while addressing residents of Hulhumalé Phase 1.

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  • In just three weeks, 57 businesses operating irregularly under foreign control have been shut down, and the third week has not even concluded yet

    Dr Mohamed Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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President Muizzu: 57 Illegal Expat-Run Businesses Shut Since Crackdown Announced

57 businesses foreign-controlled irregular businesses shut down since crackdown announced

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  • 57 businesses foreign-controlled irregular businesses shut down since crackdown announced The Standard In just three weeks, 57 businesses operating irregularly under foreign control have been shut down, and the third week has not even concluded yet

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