Fresh corruption allegations raised in 2014 tourism ministry audit

The audit report of the tourism ministry for 2014 has raised fresh allegations of corruption over the lease of islands and lagoons for resort development during the tenure of former Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb.

Witnesses testify about coffee-table conversation in ‘sniper’ plot trial

Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb, who is serving a 33-year prison sentence on corruption and terror charges, is accused of hiring an alleged Sri Lankan sniper, Lahiru Madhushanka, to shoot President Abdulla Yameen in October last year.

Supreme court asked to summon high-profile witnesses for Nazim’s appeal

The Supreme Court has been asked to summon several high-profile witnesses in light of new evidence that could prove former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim was framed by the police.

‘Bomb maker’ granted witness protection, say local media

The Prosecutor General’s Office has granted immunity and witness protection to a soldier who testified to making two bombs for former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb, local media report.

Fugitive admits to paying Omnia Stategy on behalf of Maldives government

“Let’s say Al Capone were to come along and tell you to do something, well you would just do it. In the Maldives, the president and Vice President are like Al Capone, so I did what they said,” says Mohamed Allam Latheef, owner of a company implicated in the Maldives biggest corruption scandal.

Ex-tourism official pleads not guilty to graft charges

Ziyath is accused of embezzling of acquisition fees paid by a foreign company for the 50-year lease of a lagoon in Malé atoll. He reportedly admitted to receiving a cheque for US$1 million from a company called Ebony Pvt Ltd, but denied embezzling the funds.

Ministers questioned over tourism corruption scandal

The anti-corruption watchdog has questioned Attorney General Mohamed Anil and Fisheries Minister Mohamed Shainee over missing funds from several islands leased for resort development by the government-owned Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation.

Soldiers raid a Maldives resort under development

Dozens of soldiers raided an island in central Lhaviyani Atoll that is being developed as a resort today. A spokesman said the raid was “routine, and not related to the ongoing inquiry” into an explosion on President Abdulla Yameen’s speedboat.

Majlis votes overwhelming ‘Yes’ to Adeeb

Vice president labels impeachment a ‘constitutional coup’

Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel has called his party’s attempt to remove him a “constitutional coup” and suggested that the the international community should intervene to prevent the situation.

PPM secures opposition backing to impeach vice president

Vice President told to return home, answer charges

PPM MP threatens to impeach vice-president Jameel

Bore hole drilling begins for Malé–Hulhulé bridge survey

Maldives to build Chinese-friendly hotels and resorts

Opposition leaders welcome president’s call for talks

Riot police conduct training exercises ahead of May Day rally

Gasim’s Villa group bankruptcy imminent

Designs for six-lane airport bridge underway

President Yameen denies knowledge of Nazim weapons set-up