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NewsCustoms capacity to be assessed to curb flow of sanctioned goods
The Maldives is assessing its Customs capacity to detect sanctioned goods, like microchips, allegedly being rerouted to Russia. This internal review follows reports that the archipelago is a transit point for restricted technology. While investigating these claims, officials stated they are not under external pressure to act.
NewsU.S. demands Maldives stop transit of sanctioned goods to Russia
The U.S. has demanded the Maldives stop the transit of sanctioned goods to Russia, which are allegedly being used for military hardware. Investigations reveal that hundreds of millions of dollars in microchips and aerospace parts were re-exported via falsified documents. Western officials are now pressuring the country to close this route.
