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MMPRC Corruption Scandal

Politics

“Little to no progress”: Maldives slides on corruption index

Maldives ranked among the two-thirds of countries with the worst perception score.

11 Feb, 5:30 PM

Crime

Bank of Maldives enlists Singapore firm for forensic audit

Deloitte will probe transactions related to the MMPRC corruption scandal.

12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

MMPRC scandal: list of beneficiaries grows to 267

Stolen funds were used for political activities.

27 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Fresh corruption charges raised against ex-vice president

Seven cases were filed at the criminal court on Sunday.

29 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal

The anti-money laundering watchdog’s former top official testified to a parliamentary committee.

12 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Bank of Maldives implicated in MMPRC corruption scandal

The national bank is accused of enabling the embezzlement scheme.

29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.

24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Parliament reconsiders perjury charges against top Bank of Maldives official

Deputy CEO Shareef was accused of lying to an oversight committee.

22 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition MPs fail to back up corruption allegations

Claims that the president received stolen money were dismissed as political rhetoric.

19 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Youth minister’s suspension lifted

Mahloof was suspended over transactions with a company implicated in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.

16 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Army officers suspended over corruption scandal

A major and sergeant were suspected of involvement in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.

21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Central bank officials questioned behind closed doors

The officials were summoned for a parliamentary inquiry.

05 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Political appointees implicated in corruption scandal suspended

Two board directors of state-owned enterprises were told to stay home.

20 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Anti-corruption watchdog under fire over ‘incomplete and overdue’ report

ACC president Luthfy is under investigation over alleged money laundering.

17 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Minister suspended after release of report on corruption scandal

Several politicians and prominent businesses were named in the long-awaited report on the country’s biggest corruption scandal.

14 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Transparency Maldives join calls to expose beneficiaries of US$90m corruption scandal

A protest march is due to take place on Friday.

12 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Ex-president admits using US$1m linked to corruption scandal

Yameen is accused of money laundering and giving false information to the anti-corruption watchdog.

09 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM

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

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

Crime

Hamid freed after completing prison term

The businessman was convicted over the theft of a US$5 million resort lease payment.

25 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

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