Faris pleads not guilty to identity fraud
MP Faris Maumoon pleaded not guilty on Monday to an identity fraud charge raised over the alleged unauthorised use of the flag and logo of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives.
17 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
MP Faris Maumoon has pleaded not guilty to an identity fraud charge raised over the alleged unauthorised use of the flag and logo of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives.
The trial began with a preliminary hearing Monday morning where defence lawyer Maumoon Hameed accused the Prosecutor General’s office of failing to share evidence and case documents as required by the new criminal procedures law.
The state prosecutor told the court that the list of witnesses cannot be shared because it includes two anonymous individuals. The state does not plan to submit other pieces of evidence sought by the defence, he said.
Judge Ibrahim Ali adjourned proceedings after announcing that a second preliminary hearing will be scheduled for July 23.
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