MP Faris Maumoon
Verdict delayed for Faris Maumoon to present defence
The lawmaker was charged with identity fraud for using the flag and logo of the ruling party at a press conference.
21 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Nine: Who Are They?
The Supreme Court has annulled all proceedings against nine prisoners and ordered their release until a fair retrial. Who are they and what were they alleged to have done?
03 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Faris submits case to Supreme Court
Faris Maumoon is already on trial for identity fraud and bribery and was recently released after six months in custody. But he was arrested last Saturday on fresh charges of plotting to overthrow the government by bribing politicians.
01 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court orders Nasheed’s release in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of high-profile prisoners including the former president Mohamed Nasheed and former vice president Ahmed Adeeb.
01 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Police probe into alleged coup ramped up
The probe began with the arrest of MP Faris Maumoon for attempting to overthrow the government by bribing politicians, and intensified with the arrest of three people close to his father Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on the same charges.
01 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Police have no right to political opinion, says president
The president’s comments follow a backlash from the opposition after his spokesman said he had personally directed police to arrest his nephew and opposition MP Faris Maumoon.
30 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives urged to ‘restore and uphold’ constitution
Faris Maumoon was taken into custody Saturday night accused of attempting to overthrow President Abdulla Yameen’s government by bribing politicians, days after he was released from six months in custody.
30 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Faris arrest is ‘political atrocity’, says opposition
A spokesman from the President’s Office earlier confirmed that President Abdulla Yameen ordered police to arrest his nephew Faris.
29 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Family matters in the Maldives: Faris Maumoon
Faris Maumoon is a politician but is best known for being the eldest son of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. He is also known for being in prison.
28 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
‘No one is above the law’ after Faris taken into custody
MP Faris Maumoon was taken into custody Saturday night, accused of attempting to overthrow his uncle’s government by bribing politicians. His lawyers have appealed the decision at the High Court.
28 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
MP arrested for attempting to overthrow government
Police spokesman Ahmed Shifan said the politician was arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation. He did not give further details.
27 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
President orders nephew’s arrest
Faris Maumoon, who was in custody for six months while on trial for bribery, was given a conditional release last week by the Criminal Court.
27 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Faris released from custody after six months
The criminal court set three conditions for his release: not attempting to influence or tamper with evidence against him; getting the court’s permission before any travels out of the capital, Malé, and attending court hearings.
25 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Freed MP urges government to release opposition leaders
All opposition leaders, aside from former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, are either in prison or exile as the Maldives prepares for this year’s presidential polls.
25 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Faris submits complaints over Supreme Court judges
The son of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom has been detained since July on bribery charges.
03 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Police confiscate phones amid Faris bribery trial
The police action follows Ahmed Shafiu’s allegations of a lawmaker attempting to coerce false testimony against MP Faris Maumoon, who is at the centre of the trial.
15 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
Key witness in MP Faris bribery trial alleges coercion
Ahmed Shafiu, a Jumhooree Party activist, accused ruling party MP Ahmed Rasheed Ibrahim of seeking false testimony to support bribery charges against MP Faris Maumoon.
10 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
High Court overrules objections to bench change in MP Faris appeal
The presiding judge in the three-judge panel overseeing the case was changed after hearings concluded in early August. The lawmaker was arrested on a bribery charge in late July and placed under detention for the duration of the trial.
31 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
State prosecutors object to MP Faris trial delay
State prosecutor Aishath Mohamed says if the trial was delayed it would be difficult for the state to summon a witness and that it was Faris’ interest against society’s interest.
26 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
MP Saud charged with terrorism
Saud is the fourth lawmaker to face criminal prosecution since the four-party opposition coalition secured a majority in the parliament to impeach Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed.
01 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM
