Over MVR 10 million disbursed to deceased individuals: NSPA
5 އޯގަސްޓު 2026 | ބުދަ 14:10The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has revealed that over MVR 10 million was erroneously deposited into the accounts of more than 700 deceased individuals following the dissolution of its monitoring section in 2020. To rectify this systemic failure and mitigate the resulting financial loss to the state, the agency has reconstituted the monitoring unit to ensure that welfare payments are strictly distributed to eligible recipients.
Aminath Shiruna, CEO of NSPA. | Social Media
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has revealed that the state incurred losses exceeding MVR 10 million due to payments being issued to deceased individuals.
Speaking on state media, Aminath Shiruna, CEO of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), revealed that the agency's monitoring section was abolished in 2020, leading to a significant decline in oversight. She noted that monitoring efforts have since deteriorated to the point of collapse.
Highlighting that monitoring is the most critical component of social assistance efforts, Shiruna stated that the dissolution of the monitoring section in 2020 led to a complete halt in oversight. Consequently, over 10 million Rufiyaa was deposited into the accounts of more than 700 deceased individuals.
Shiruna stated that this represents a significant loss to the state. She noted that since the matter came to light, the section has resumed operations and is currently working to ensure that funds are disbursed only to those rightfully entitled to them.
With approximately 15,000 individuals registered under the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), the institution provides financial assistance to those living in vulnerable socio-economic conditions.
Specifically, financial assistance is provided to single parents living in poverty, individuals with disabilities, and guardians who care for children in the absence of parental support.
