FIU Head Ismail Sajid Suspended After Brief Tenure

Ismail Sajid, who was appointed as the head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in August 2025, has been suspended from his position. RaajjeMV reports that Sajid was removed on Sunday, though the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has not officially confirmed the suspension or disclosed the reasons behind the decision. Sajid's appointment followed the removal of the previous head, Abdullah Ashraf, after a leaked FIU report implicated MP Ibrahim Shujau in corruption allegations. Ashraf was reassigned to the role of Head of Risk and Compliance shortly after the leak. The FIU, established under the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Act, plays a critical role in monitoring financial activities. Sajid's suspension raises questions about the stability and transparency of the unit's leadership amid ongoing controversies.