Court refuses to detain Gasim for bribery trial
At a preliminary hearing closed to the media and members of the public, Gasim pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery and attempting to influence voting and official conduct.
13 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM
The criminal court has declined a request by state prosecutors to detain Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim until the end of his trial on charges of bribery and attempting to influence voting and official conduct.
The first hearing of the trial on Thursday was closed to the media and members of the public for undisclosed reasons.
According to his lawyers, Gasim pleaded not guilty to all three counts.
Under the new penal code, the bribery charge carries a maximum penalty of eight years in prison and the separate charges of influencing official conduct and influencing voters carry a maximum jail sentence of four years each.
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