Mohamed Hussain Shareef

Ex-minister accused of corruption over independence day banquet

Mohamed Hussain Shareef had awarded a restaurant owned by activists of the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives a MVR3.7million contract despite their lack of experience, an Anti Corruption Commission investigation has found.

Ex-minister released, Hamid remains detained in Malaysia

Ex cabinet minister Mohamed Hussain Shareef has been released from police custody in Malaysia, but Hamid Ismail, an influential businessman wanted on suspicion of links to an explosion on President Abdulla Yameen’s speedboat, remains detained, credible sources have confirmed.

Government dismisses US secretary of state’s comments as ‘personal views’