Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)


“Little to no progress”: Maldives slides on corruption index
Maldives ranked among the two-thirds of countries with the worst perception score.
11 Feb, 5:30 PM


Bribery ruled out after candidate offered scholarships
The anti-corruption watchdog cleared MDP candidate Andhun Hussain.
26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Five graft cases sent for prosecution in H1
Nearly 800 cases were investigated in the first six months of the year.
18 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Anti-graft body seeks prosecution of ex-WAMCO boss
Ibrahim Fuad was dismissed from his position of managing director at the state-owned Waste Management Corporation last May. No reason was given at the time.
11 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM


Graft charges sought against Gayoom-era minister
The anti-graft watchdog wants to retrieve around US$2 million from a decade-old corruption case.
21 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM


Prosecutor General’s office blamed for graft case delays
The Anti-Corruption Commission pointed the finger at the Prosecutor General’s office and other state institutions, saying there was a lack of coordination and cooperation.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives corruption: less than one percent of cases sent for prosecution in 2017
The watchdog concluded that 1,326 cases either did not involve corruption, or that it was not going to probe them further because there was nothing suspicious, or that there was no corruption but that it would give recommendations to the institutions involved.
06 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM


Four corruption cases filed for prosecution in Q3
The monthly case reports for the year were released by the Anti-Corruption Commission and showed the body investigated a total of 815 cases up until the third quarter, out of which only 10 were forwarded for prosecution.
02 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM


Anti-graft watchdog seeks charges against Fenaka official
The Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking charges against the procurement department director of Fenaka Corporation for allegedly providing undue benefit to private parties in purchasing diesel for the company.
19 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM


Maldives anti-corruption watchdog assessed
Only one corruption-related case reached conviction between 2010 and 2014 despite 175 cases being submitted for prosecution by the Anti-Corruption Commission.
02 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM


Umar Naseer accused of corruption over Independence 50 celebrations
Shortly after investigators from the anti-graft watchdog went into the home ministry Sunday morning, Home Minister Azleen Ahmed called an impromptu press conference and alleged that his predecessor had awarded contracts in violation of public finance rules.
20 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM


Civil servants unlikely to report corruption over lack of justice, finds survey
Maldivian civil servants are unlikely to report government corruption due to delays in or lack of justice and lack of action by relevant authorities, a corruption perception survey has found.
27 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM


JP spokesperson ‘unlawfully leased’ island to ex-minister
15 Jun 2015, 5:09 PM
Former presidential advisor accuses tourism minister, finance minister of corruption in Fushidhiggaru deal
18 Feb 2015, 8:23 PM
President Yameen appoints members to ACC
10 Sep 2014, 11:18 AM
Audit uncovers corruption in MNBC sales agent agreement with BIG
19 Apr 2014, 6:16 PM
ACC uncovers corruption in flagship housing programme
07 Dec 2013, 6:02 PM
No legal authority for ACC to prevent signing of Nexbis contract, Supreme Court rules
16 Sep 2013, 5:46 PM
Adhaalath Party head accused of attempting to influence ACC investigation into GMR
22 Jun 2013, 1:56 PM
Maldives Media Council submitting case against President’s Office “to create a free media”
09 Apr 2013, 7:25 PM