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
The Prosecutor General’s office makes it hard for graft cases to be pursued in court, the Anti-Corruption Commission has said.
The Maldives Independent revealed earlier this month that the ACC sent fewer than one percent of cases for prosecution in 2017.
In its annual report the ACC pointed the finger at the PG’s office and other state institutions, saying there was a lack of coordination and cooperation.
“We face challenges in taking action against those participating in corrupt activities due to delays in prosecution of the cases sent to the Prosecutor General’s office by the commission after investigation concludes, and also as the PG without a reasonable cause decides not to prosecute cases,” said the 2017 report.
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