Police threaten ‘legal action’ over campaign posters of convicted leaders
The opposition was able to put up campaign posters on Friday without police obstruction.
04 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Police Service has threatened to investigate and take legal action against political parties and media outlets that “promote” convicted opposition leaders.
“As we have noted that activities and actions using photos and information of convicts, and putting them forward in a manner involving identity fraud, are against laws and regulations, we appeal against anyone conducting such activities in violation of the enacted laws and regulations,” reads a statement issued Saturday.
The legal basis for the threat is unclear.
It comes after the joint opposition put up campaign posters of jailed and exiled leaders in the capital on Friday afternoon.
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