Verdict due in Faris identity fraud trial
The detained lawmaker faces a jail term of nine months and 18 days if convicted.
19 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
The Criminal Court heard defence testimony and scheduled closing arguments for Wednesday in the identity fraud trial of detained MP Faris Maumoon.
The lawmaker son of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is charged with using the flag and logo of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives at a press conference last year after he was expelled from it. He has denied the charge.
Defence lawyers presented 47 witnesses, but only five were allowed to testify. Judge Ibrahim Ali earlier said only key witnesses could be summoned.
The witnesses denied seeing Faris use the PPM flag and logo at the press conference and said he was not representing the PPM.
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