MP Faris submits case to Supreme Court
Faris Maumoon is already on trial for identity fraud and bribery and was recently released after six months in custody. But he was arrested last Saturday on fresh charges of plotting to overthrow the government by bribing politicians.
01 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Embattled MP Faris Maumoon has submitted a case to the Supreme Court, asking for supervisory jurisdiction to ensure a fair trial.
He is already on trial for identity fraud and bribery and was recently released after six months in custody.
But he was arrested last Saturday on fresh charges of plotting to overthrow the government by bribing politicians.
A tweet from his lead counsel and uncle Maumoon Hameed said Faris was seeking intervention over false testimonies, constitutional violations and rights obstructions by the criminal court relating to his original bribery case.
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