Tour Companies Ask for Government Support After Largest Bank in Maldives Rejects Russian Payments

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Tour Companies Ask for Government Support After Largest Bank in Maldives Rejects Russian Payments

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Tour companies are seeking government support after the Bank of Maldives began returning or rejecting payments from Russian tourists. The delayed or returned transactions are estimated at about $2 million, creating disruption for tourism businesses.

The Bank of Maldives began returning payments made by Russian tourists on Oct. 18, with an estimated total volume of delayed or returned payments reaching $2 million.

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