Corruption watchdog chief resigns amid impeachment process
Hassan Luthfee has not been to work for over two months.
26 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
The embattled chief of the Maldives corruption watchdog resigned on Wednesday amid the parliament’s initiation of an impeachment process against him.
Hassan Luthfee, the president of the Anti-Corruption Commission, came under fire after the commission told parliament’s committee on independent institutions that Luthfee had not turned up for work for over two months, while still cashing his pay cheques.
The president’s office confirmed to local media on Wednesday that Luthfee had submitted his resignation in writing.
According to commission members who testified at parliament, Luthfee took leave in April and has not reported to work since.
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