Maldives Monetary Authority denies knowledge of terrorist funding

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The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has denied any knowledge of funds being raised on the islands to finance terrorist activities abroad – firmly rejecting the findings of a report published by the US department of state last month.

The report claims the Maldivian authorities were aware of funds being raised for this purpose, and cites reports – collected by the central bank – that highlight how criminal proceeds on the islands "come mainly from domestic sources".

The MMA has taken issue with

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