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Maldives Court Overturns Gold Smuggling Conviction | Sri Lanka News
A Sri Lankan man has been acquitted by the Maldives High Court after serving one year for gold smuggling. The case began in September 2023 when customs found over two kilograms of gold paste hidden in his clothing at Velana International Airport. Initially charged under the Customs Act, the court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case, noting the gold was not prohibited or subject to duties. The ruling raises important legal implications for future cases, as the judgment confirmed
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