Adeeb questioned over stolen funds in president’s account
Adeeb’s lawyer confirmed to The Maldives Independent that his client was questioned last week by the Anti-Corruption Commission about the large sums deposited to the president’s account at the Maldives Islamic Bank.
27 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
The anti-corruption watchdog has questioned jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb over stolen funds alleged to have been deposited into President Abdulla Yameen’s personal bank account.
Adeeb’s lawyer Moosa Siraj confirmed to The Maldives Independent that his client was questioned last week by the Anti-Corruption Commission about large sums deposited to the president’s account at the Maldives Islamic Bank.
“I am unable to reveal any details,” he said.
“My client is being questioned in Maafushi prison by ACC investigators. He is also being questioned regarding the [Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation] corruption scandal.”
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