Maldives Post Limited has refuted claims that an employee was dismissed for whistleblowing, following a decision by the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) to fine the company MVR 900,000 for allegedly terminating a staff member who reported corruption.
In a statement, Maldives Post asserted that the dismissal was based on performance and ethical concerns rather than retaliation for whistleblowing. The company claimed that the employee had been given multiple warnings, professional guidance, and a performance improvement plan over a 10-month period but showed no progress.
“The dismissal was carried out in accordance with employment regulations,” the statement read.
Maldives Post also outlined a series of allegations regarding the employee’s behavior, including dissatisfaction over not securing the role of company secretary before being hired, frustration over being passed over for senior positions while on probation, and attempts to escalate grievances to the Managing Director (MD) through external influence. The company further accused the employee of seeking a transfer to a higher position prematurely and attempting to intimidate the MD with outside support.
Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating six cases related to Maldives Post, including allegations of unauthorized sales at Velana International Airport, manipulation of attendance records for senior officials, and excessive salary payments to the MD.
Maldives Post has denied all accusations and maintains that the employee’s dismissal was justified based on internal policies and performance assessments.
