Corruption and embezzlement behind Yameen’s development, alleges Ibu

The president has set his 2018 re-election bid on infrastructure projects.

Ex-tourism official pleads not guilty to graft charges

Ziyath is accused of embezzling of acquisition fees paid by a foreign company for the 50-year lease of a lagoon in Malé atoll. He reportedly admitted to receiving a cheque for US$1 million from a company called Ebony Pvt Ltd, but denied embezzling the funds.

Adeeb faces fresh charges over missing funds from 17 resort leases

The police have also forwarded money laundering charges against Hamid Ismail, an influential businessman related to Adeeb. According to the police, acquisition fees paid to the MMPRC for a resort lease was deposited into the accounts of a company linked to Hamid, instead of the state treasury.

Deputy minister accused of embezzling millions from pension fund

Deputy Home Minister Ahmed Adeem is under investigation by the police over the alleged embezzlement of MVR2 million (US$129,700) from the state’s pension fund. The embezzlement was discovered during an internal audit. Adeem had worked at the Maldives Pension Administration Office from 2010 to 2014.

Police urge citizens to be wary of rising cyber-crime and fraud

PPM MP sentenced to four years in exile for embezzlement

Audit reports released in first quarter revealed illegal expenditure worth MVR2.2 billion

Audit of Waste Management Company uncovers embezzlement, “wasteful” expenditure

Maafushi Council chair arrested in connection with missing half-million rufiya

Former Police Commissioner Adam Zahir faces corruption charges

Auditor General accuses senior officials of negligence in embezzlement of MVR 24 million from DMC

Gayoom’s half-brother acquitted of three-year old corruption charges

New members for Presidential Commission investigating alleged embezzlement

DRP condemns NYT ‘looters’ article as “cheap propaganda gimmick”

Embezzlement accusations resurface amid World Bank investigation