Ruling party MP threatens to sue state ports company
Maldives Ports Limited CEO Mohamed Junaidh told the press this morning that Meridiam Services has been billing for 160,000 litres a month despite MPL’s vehicles needing only 60,000 litres, resulting in a loss of MVR1.2 million (US$78,000) every month.
12 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM
MP Riyaz Rasheed has threatened to sue the state-owned Maldives Ports Limited after its CEO Mohamed Junaidh told the press today that a company linked to the ruling party lawmaker billed extra for fuel supplies.
MPL CEO Mohamed Junaidh told the press this morning that Meridiam Services had been billing for 160,000 litres a month despite MPL’s vehicles needing only 60,000 litres, resulting in a loss of MVR1.2 million (US$78,000) every month.
“Things have happened here whether some people believe it or not. The fuel lorry comes in here at midnight. It comes and goes regardless of whether fuel is refilled,” he said, implying that MPL was defrauded.
But Riyaz, the deputy leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives’ parliamentary group, dismissed the claims as “lies” in a tweet this afternoon. “Meridiam will sue MPL!” he warned.
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