Ex-president’s aide remanded for 10 days
The former chief of staff at the presidential residence was arrested on his return to the Maldives.
10 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
The former chief of staff of the presidential residence was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of tampering with evidence, days after police sought corruption charges against former president Abdulla Yameen.
Ahmed Mustafa, a close associate of the former president, was arrested from the Velana International Airport upon his return to the Maldives from Bangkok, Thailand.
The criminal court has since remanded him to police custody for 10 days.
Mustafa is accused of seeking to influence witnesses in a case related to alleged bribery and undue influence in the leasing of an island for resort development.
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