Ex-president Yameen


Opposition launches protests over ex-president’s jailing
Several protesters were detained but released without charges.
01 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives ex-president convicted of money laundering, sentenced to five years in prison
The five-judge panel also imposed a US$5 million fine.
28 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen lambasts government at opposition rally
MP Hussain Mohamed Latheef rejoined PPM.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Verdict due in ex-president Yameen’s money laundering trial
A new bench rejected the defence’s appeal for a fresh trial.
17 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen confident of acquittal
Yameen said he “can’t be touched” if the trial is fair.
14 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Judge alleges coercion to sentence ex-president
Government officials sought assurances that Yameen will be jailed, Judge Hailam alleged.
09 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


MDP MPs concerned over proposed changes to anti-terrorism law
Ruling party lawmakers are due to meet the Attorney General to share concerns.
15 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives elections chief mocks ex-president’s vote rigging claims
Yameen continued to blame his heavy defeat on voter fraud.
29 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


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


High Court unfreezes ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts
The appellate court overturned a lower court order to freeze eight accounts.
31 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen released
The High Court overturned the lower court’s detention order.
28 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Watchdog denies former president suffered food poisoning
Former president Yameen remains hospitalised.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Gasim calls for ex-president’s Yameen immediate release
The ruling coalition leader objected to detaining defendants for trial.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen detained for money laundering trial
The opposition leader attempted to bribe witnesses, prosecutors told the court.
18 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM


Money laundering charges raised against ex-president Yameen
Yameen is accused of using US$1 million from a company implicated in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
13 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president’s aide remanded for 10 days
The former chief of staff at the presidential residence was arrested on his return to the Maldives.
10 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM


Uncertainty looms over ex-president Yameen’s new party
The new party is trying to complete registration in time to field candidates for the parliamentary elections.
28 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen seeks to form new political party
The new party is to be named People’s National Congress.
24 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM