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President Yameen

Crime

Ex-president Yameen accused of laundering stolen money

He was also questioned about giving false testimony to the Anti-Corruption Commission.

07 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Outgoing president refuses to attend inauguration ceremony

Yameen said he was respecting the wishes of thousands of supporters.

17 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Photos leaked of president’s ‘castle’ on island retreat

The public was unaware when the three-storey house was built.

11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Parliament informed of president’s failure to declare assets

The audit office has allowed Yameen to submit overdue financial records, the outgoing president’s spokesman said.

31 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Former ally alleges president’s complicity in corruption scandals

Former MP Nazim broke his silence years after going into exile.

22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives opposition fears president will flee

The joint opposition asked police to hold President Yameen for corruption probes.

18 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

President defends track record in farewell address

Yameen made no mention of his petition to annul the September 23 election.

17 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Tensions run high as Supreme Court hears election challenge

President Yameen asked the court to annul the September 23 election.

14 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

US warns of ‘appropriate measures’ over election challenge

The Supreme Court was asked to annul the September 23 presidential election.

13 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

US fires warning as Maldives president seeks election annulment

President Yameen asked the Supreme Court to order fresh polls.

11 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court

The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.

10 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives ex-president urges incumbent to accept defeat

The president was advised not to plunge the nation into chaos and unrest.

02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives president denies US$1.5m campaign finance violation

The anti-money laundering watchdog informed police about the suspicious transaction.

02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Watchdog denies withdrawing case against president

The Financial Intelligence Unit contradicted the president’s spokesman.

02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Outgoing Maldives president replaces police chief

Hamdhoon Rasheed was promoted from the assistant commissioner of police.

01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives president implicated in corrupt island leases

New evidence was uncovered by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).

18 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

President seeks defamation action against opposition and TV station

The MDP alleged the president’s involvement in illegal fuel sales to North Korea.

06 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives president addresses longstanding corruption allegations

The former auditor general says Yameen dismissed concerns over his top lieutenant’s corruption.

23 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Rules relaxed for boat captains to renew licenses

The government has also waived fines and abolished fees for fishing vessels.

19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

EU denies Maldives president’s claim of fish export ban

European Union sanctions were prompted by his defence of Islamic principles, Yameen claimed.

16 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

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