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Shumba Gong
Crime
Ex-tourism official pleads not guilty to graft charges
Ziyath is accused of embezzling of acquisition fees paid by a foreign company for the 50-year lease of a lagoon in Malé atoll. He reportedly admitted to receiving a cheque for US$1 million from a company called Ebony Pvt Ltd, but denied embezzling the funds.
24 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
Crime
Concern over prolonged remand for boat blast suspects
The criminal court has been periodically extending the remand detention of several boat blast suspects. Most of them, including Ahmed Ashraf and Hamid Ismail, are now detained on charges that are not related to the blast.
13 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
Politics
Social media celebrity, loyal to Adeeb, arrested in Sri Lanka
The police have confirmed Ahmed Ashraf, aka Shumba Gong’s arrest. The 18-year-old had tweeted that he was in danger and that “some people smashed my doors trying to come in.”
01 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
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