The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has condemned former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom for saying that the corruption can be eliminated by “saving the ACC from intimidation and influence of the government”.
In a rally organised by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) on Saturday night, Maumoon forwarded a speech in which he raised concerns over what he alleged was an alarming increase in corruption in the past three years – alleging the top government officials are involved in bribery, fraud and abuse of authority for personal gains.
In a press release issued on Sunday, President of the ACC Hassan Luthfuee denied the commission had been influenced by the government or any other party.
“We have not faced any intimidation in executing the commission’s responsibilities,” the statement read.