Crime


Maldives ex-VP arrested again after court ordered release
Adeeb’s previous arrest in international waters was declared unlawful.
05 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen
The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.
04 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


India sends back asylum-seeking ex-vice president to Maldives
Adeeb was handed over to Maldivian authorities at the maritime border.
03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-vice president detained in India after fleeing Maldives
Police said efforts are underway to bring Adeeb back.
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Suspects with criminal records arrested in 6kg drug bust
They included “a high-profile drug trafficker.”
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Presidential commission seeks charges over prisoner’s death
It was the first case wrapped up by the inquiry commission.
31 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Yameen Rasheed murder planning started in a mosque, testifies secret witness
The witness implicated the six defendants during anonymised testimony.
31 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Nearly 2,000 cases pending at criminal court
The backlog includes 12 cases filed a decade ago.
30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Indonesian terrorist group’s funding traced to Maldives
Money was wired through Western Union to an Islamic State-linked group.
29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Bank of Maldives implicated in MMPRC corruption scandal
The national bank is accused of enabling the embezzlement scheme.
29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Charges raised over street harassment for first time in Maldives
The 56-year-old defendant appeared in court on Thursday.
25 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Lawmaker calls for dissolution of graft-riddled tourism company
Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to build the former ruling party’s office.
25 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


High Court sets aside conviction of ex-colonel
Fayaz was released last year after completing his prison term.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter
No suspects charged with joining militant groups have been convicted to date.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Governor defends removal of top anti-money laundering official
He was transferred after reporting suspicious transactions by former president Yameen.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of lying to an oversight committee.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Judge concerned over delays in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
Monday’s hearing was cancelled after a defence lawyer called in sick.
22 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliament reconsiders perjury charges against top Bank of Maldives official
Deputy CEO Shareef was accused of lying to an oversight committee.
22 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives ex-president’s money laundering trial begins
The hearing was the first to be broadcast live on television.
21 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Bank of Maldives deflects blame over corruption scandal
Bank officials sought to shift blame to the anti-money laundering watchdog.
17 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

