MP Mahloof sentenced to four months in jail
The opposition coalition’s spokesman was accused of trying to “flee” from the police after a remand hearing in April last year. Despite the conviction, Mahloof remains a lawmaker as a sitting MP can only be stripped of his seat if he is sentenced to more than one year in prison.
18 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
Independent MP Ahmed Mahloof, the spokesperson of the Maldives United Opposition, has been convicted of obstructing police duty and sentenced to four months and 24 days in prison.
He was accused of trying to “flee” from the police after a remand hearing at the criminal court on April 3 last year.
Mahloof remains a lawmaker despite his conviction today. A sitting MP can only be stripped of his seat if he is sentenced to more than one year in prison.
But the MP for Galolhu South will not be able to attend parliament sittings or committee meetings.
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