Insufficient evidence to prosecute ex-minister over independence day banquet scandal
The anti-corruption watchdog had found that Mohamed Hussain Shareef – who resigned in late October after being asked to stay home – awarded the MVR3.7 million catering contract to a restaurant owned by activists of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives despite their lack of experience.
06 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
Hassan Mohamed
The Prosecutor General’s office has decided not to press charges against Mohamed Hussain Shareef, former presidential affairs minister, over alleged corruption in the selection of a caterer for the official independence day banquet.
The anti-corruption watchdog had found that Shareef – who resigned in late October after being asked to stay home – awarded the MVR3.7 million catering contract to a restaurant owned by activists of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives despite their lack of experience.
The Anti-Corruption Commission forwarded the case for prosecution last week under charges of abuse of power to unlawfully benefit a third party.
However, a spokesperson at the PG office said there was not enough evidence to prosecute the former minister.
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