Villa Group to sue customs, police officials after raids
24 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
A leading resort firm in the Maldives is suing customs and police officials involved in recent raids, following the suspension of an alcohol import license and the confiscation of alcohol from one of its resorts.
The alcohol at Fun Island resort, owned by opposition Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim, was confiscated on Saturday night following raids at five of his properties.
The license to import alcohol to his Royal Island resort was also revoked on Sunday over allegations the property was unlawfully transferring alcohol and pork to other resorts.
In a statement on Tuesday, Villa Group, which operates the properties, said “it is an obligation of the group to seek legal action against those involved in the atrocity”.
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