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Maldives MPs caught up in tourism scandal

Companies affiliated with ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives MPs Mohamed Musthafa, Hussain Manik Dhon Manik and Riyaz Rasheed, and main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s Ahmed ‘ADK’ Nashid were awarded islands without due process.

Former Vice President, top tourism official face fresh corruption charges

The Prosecutor General’s office has meanwhile filed money laundering charges against Hamid Ismail – an influential businessman related to detained former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb – at the criminal court this morning. According to the police, acquisition fees paid to the government’s tourism promotion company for a resort lease were deposited into the accounts of a company linked to Hamid, instead of the state treasury.

Former vice president “cleared” of boat blast allegations

“According to the police, Adeeb is now only accused in the [Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation corruption] case. Apart from questions posed on the first day over the boat blast, no further questions have been put to Ahmed Adeeb in the investigation,” the former vice president’s lawyers said today.

Boat blast suspect re-arrested on money laundering charge

An influential businessman, arrested in Malaysia, on suspicion of links to an explosion on President Abdulla Yameen’s speedboat was released on Friday, but detained immediately on a new charge of money laundering.

How civil unrest affects Maldives tourism

The Maldives tourism industry, famous for its secluded hotels, has traditionally been shielded from unrest in the capital. But continuing bad press, generated by years of political turmoil is beginning to have an effect, tour operators say.

Yameen speaks out on political infighting, betrayal, and corruption

President Abdulla Yameen, in his first public speech after the arrest of his deputy on suspicion of plotting an assassination attempt, revealed today the extent of political infighting, betrayal, deception and corruption within his administration.

Top tourism official, target of boat blast probe, arrested

Abdulla Ziyath, the managing director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), was taken into custody “in connection to a case under investigation” at around 7pm today, the police said.

Security forces shut down Maldives tourism corporation

Employees of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation turned up to work at 8am today only to find three military and police officers blocking the office entrance. The shut-down comes days after police raided the offices and the home of its managing director Abdulla Ziyath over a blast on the president’s speedboat.

Guesthouse island project relocated

Maldives wins third best exhibitor award at ITB Berlin

Maldives participates in ITB Berlin fair

Romanian tourists increase by 32 percent in 2014

Brother of official implicated in MMPRC corruption scandal nominated for Auditor General

MMPRC believes Thumburi project will bring an additional 150,000 tourists per year

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Adeeb denies corruption allegations as MDP calls for prosecution

Tourism Minister implicated in US$6million corruption scandal

MMPRC to further boost Chinese visitors with tourism roadshow

MMPRC to host UK journalists in October

Corruption allegations a political attempt at defamation, says Tourism Minister