First lady distributes cash in visits to Malé households
First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim distributed cash during visits to households in Malé amidst concern over the first couple’s involvement in the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars from state coffers.
29 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM
First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim distributed cash during visits to households in Malé amidst concern over the first couple’s involvement in the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars from state coffers.
Fathimath Zaina, from the first lady’s office, confirmed to The Maldives Independent that Fathimath had distributed money when she visited households in Galolhu and Henveiru wards on Thursday.
“The first lady takes a personal interest in helping the needy and the cash handouts came from her personal income. These were acts of personal charity,” she said.
Fathimath will continue visiting households this week, Zaina said.
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