Maamigili Magistrate Court
Judge convicted over plot to arrest president
A magistrate has been convicted of conspiring to kidnap President Abdulla Yameen by forging a warrant for his arrest over the Maldives’ biggest corruption scandal. Ahmed Nihan, a senior judge at the Maamigili magistrate court, was sentenced to 17 years in jail.
10 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM
Judge in ‘coup plot’ pleads not guilty to terrorism charge
A judge detained over a “forged” warrant to arrest President Abdulla Yameen in connection with the Maldives’ biggest corruption scandal pleaded not guilty to a corruption charge at a hearing Tuesday. Ahmed Nihan, senior judge of the Maamigili magistrate court, also pleaded not guilty to charges of abuse of authority, official misconduct, and forgery.
06 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
Judge pleads not guilty to forgery, misconduct charges
A judge detained over a “fake” warrant to arrest President Abdulla Yameen in connection with the Maldives’ biggest corruption scandal has pleaded not guilty to charges of forgery, misconduct, and abuse of authority.
08 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM
Ex-Prosecutor General released, judge remanded
Muhthaz Muhsin was arrested around midnight last night along with a judge at the Maamigili magistrate court on suspicion of involvement in issuing an “invalid” court order to arrest President Abdulla Yameen. The High Court has extended Judge Nihan’s remand detention to seven days.
08 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM