Sheikh drops defamation charges against journalists
Sheikh Nasrulla Musthafa took five journalists from Mihaaru and news group Vmedia to court last week, claiming they falsely reported that he failed to make pilgrimage arrangements for four people who travelled to Mecca in August.
24 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
An Islamic preacher has dropped defamation charges against journalists for their coverage of his alleged involvement in a Hajj scam.
Sheikh Nasrulla Musthafa took five journalists from Mihaaru and news group Vmedia to court last week, claiming they falsely reported that he failed to make pilgrimage arrangements for four people who travelled to Mecca in August.
Musthafa told the Maldives Independent Wednesday that he dropped charges against all Mihaaru journalists as the newspaper had published an article with his version of events.
“I don’t want to cause a loss to anyone. I just wanted to reveal the truth,” he said. “I want journalists to be honourable and reputable.”
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