anti corruption

08 May, 2025

The Bench and the Boy Scout: A Tale of Loyalty and Leverage in the Maldives

MALE’, Maldives — Hussain Mohammed Haneef is packing up his desk at the High Court, his resignation letter already filed a month ago, set to take effect by May 15, 2025. The Assistant

Leaders·MaldivesStyle·News

11 May, 2025

A Digital Dream to Cleanse Corruption: President Muizzu’s Maldives 2.0

In the heart of Malé, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stood before a crowd of officials, foreign experts, and hopeful citizens. The air buzzed with anticipation at the Barceló Nasandhura Malé, where President

Business·News·Politics

01 Feb, 2024

Ongoing Battle with Corruption: Analyzing the Patterns in Rule of Law, Transparency, and Impunity

In the recent unveiling of the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), the country found itself navigating the challenging terrain of governance, scoring 39 a one point drop from its 2022 standing of

Police and Anti-Corruption Officials Raid Ministry of Agriculture in Corruption Probe

Male’, Maldives – Law enforcement officials descended on the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare on Sunday, executing a raid as part of an ongoing corruption investigation, authorities confirmed. The operation, which

20 Apr, 2025

News

Mauroof Jameel Appointed HDC MD Amid Corruption Scandal and Leadership Shake-Up

MALE, Maldives — Mr. Mauroof Jameel, a seasoned figure in Maldives’ construction and urban development sectors, has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) following the resignation

22 Dec, 2024

Leaders·MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

Maldives Anti-Corruption Body in Line of Fire as Government Pushes Controversial Reform

MALE’, Maldives — The Anti-Corruption Commission, a watchdog established to investigate graft cases, has come under sharp criticism from the country’s deputy speaker who declared the body “non-functional” amid controversial government moves

29 Oct, 2024

Leaders·News

Ahmed Adeeb Sanitized: A Dark Side Glossed for New Image Abroad

MALE’, Maldives — Ahmed Adeeb, the former Maldivian Vice President once deposed in disgrace, is attempting a high-profile comeback, but his tarnished legacy continues to cast a long shadow. Adeeb, who was

05 Sep, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics·Tourism

Prison Guards Turn Profit: Corrections Officers Accused in Major Contraband Scheme

In a startling revelation, Maldives authorities have uncovered a widespread corruption scheme involving corrections officers who allegedly supplied contraband to inmates, netting millions in illicit profits. The case, involving 18 officers, has

27 Jun, 2024

MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

South Asia Governments in Hiring Frenzy for Criminal Masterminds

MALÉ, – In a move that has left the public questioning the sanity of the Maldivian government, officials have appointed Hussain Shifau, a man charged with importing goods through forged telegraphic transfers

23 May, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics·World

Pakistan’s Wheat Scandal: Corruption Stealing Bread from the Poorest

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A scandal over the import of overpriced, low-quality wheat has enveloped Pakistan’s government, with allegations of widespread corruption benefiting a few individuals at the expense of the country’s poorest

06 May, 2024

World

Maldives Victorious in Ventilator Scandal Arbitration

In a damning indictment of corruption and mismanagement within the Maldivian healthcare system, the Maldives has emerged victorious in a case filed against Dubai-based Executors General Trading at the Maldives International Arbitration

26 Feb, 2024