Anti Corruption Commission

Complaint filed over state broadcaster’s live telecast of PPM rally

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has submitted a complaint to the anti-corruption watchdog over the state broadcaster’s live telecast of a ruling party campaign rally.

Adeeb questioned over stolen funds in president’s account

Adeeb’s lawyer confirmed to The Maldives Independent that his client was questioned last week by the Anti-Corruption Commission about the large sums deposited to the president’s account at the Maldives Islamic Bank.

Supreme court judge accused of forging identity documents

The Maldivian Democratic Party has called for Supreme Court Judge Ali Hameed to be investigated for forgery over apparent inconsistencies of age in his identity documents

Graft watchdog advises against awarding ‘mega projects’ without bidding

The anti-corruption watchdog has advised the government to reverse changes brought to the public finance regulations last year that allowed large-scale projects to be awarded without a competitive bidding process.

Raajje TV ordered to stop live broadcast of popular talk show

Raajje TV has been ordered to stop live broadcast of its popular talk show Fala Surukhee for airing an interview with an opposition member who leveled allegations of corruption at President Abdulla Yameen.

ACC seeks prosecution of ex-vice president over US$6m corruption scandal

The anti-corruption watchdog has asked the Prosecutor General’s office to press charges against jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb over a US$6 million corruption scandal exposed in an October 2014 audit report of the state-owned tourism promotion company.

President asks bank to disclose account details to anti-corruption watchdog

The Maldives Islamic Bank had refused to share information about Yameen’s private bank account with the Anti-Corruption Commission for its investigation into the embezzlement of nearly US$80 million from the state-owned tourism promotion company.

The rot at the top: Will President Yameen answer for corruption?

The anti-corruption watchdog has promised to question President Abdulla Yameen if required in order to conduct a thorough investigation of a tourism corruption scandal that has embroiled his former deputy, home minister and MPs. But critics are questioning the commission’s integrity.

Calls grow for “extraordinary measures to tackle grand corruption”

“Corruption continues to undermine development by promoting wastage, has eroded public confidence in key institutions and victimise vulnerable communities in Maldivian society,” Transparency Maldives has said.

Ex-minister accused of corruption over independence day banquet

Mohamed Hussain Shareef had awarded a restaurant owned by activists of the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives a MVR3.7million contract despite their lack of experience, an Anti Corruption Commission investigation has found.

Maldives faces suspension from international football over delayed elections

The governing body of Asian football has warned that the Maldives could face suspension “from all football activities” over government interference in the long-delayed elections of the Football Association of Maldives.

ACC spent MVR3 million in excess of approved budget, reveals audit

New ACC members nominated, PIC members appointed

MPL refused to cooperate in Tourism Minister corruption investigation, says auditor general

ACC orders CSC to exclude Transport Authority director from reviewing bids

MACL can sue former chairman over GMR airport charge decision, says Civil Court

President Yameen urges ACC to expedite investigations involving government projects

Malé night market to continue despite alleged corruption

ACC seeks prosecutions over Malé City night market contract

MBC asks DhiTV to respond to the case filed by ACC