Brother of abducted journalist makes Maldives legal history
Moosa Rilwan said he had never been in a red car alleged to be connected with his brother’s abduction.
12 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
The brother of an abducted journalist on Thursday became the first witness to testify overseas through Skype in the Maldives.
Moosa Rilwan, the brother of Ahmed Rilwan, told the court he had never been in a car that was allegedly used in the abduction almost four years ago.
Two suspects – Aalif Rauf and Mohamed Nooradeen – charged in connection with the abduction appeared without lawyers, but wanted to proceed with the hearing.
Prosecutors allege the red car belongs to Rauf and that it was driven by Nooradeen at the time of Rilwan’s abduction in August 2014. They have denied the terrorism charge.
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