Supreme Courts orders police investigation against ex-vice president’s lawyer
A police spokesperson confirmed that Hussain Shameem is under investigation, but declined to reveal the nature of the charges against the former deputy prosecutor general. The Department of Judicial Administration, which functions under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, also refused to provide details.
09 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
The Department of Judicial Administration, on orders from the Supreme Court, has asked the police to launch an investigation into an unspecified charge against former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s lawyer Hussain Shameem.
A police spokesperson confirmed that Shameem is under investigation, but declined to reveal the nature of the charges against the former deputy prosecutor general.
The DJA, which functions under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, also refused to provide details. The department’s spokesperson told The Maldives Independent to submit a formal request for information in writing.
Shameem is currently out of the country.
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