MDP Alleges ‘Shocking Corruption’ in Drone Acquisition

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called for an investigation into alleged corruption in the procurement of Bayraktar TB2 drones from Türkiye by President Mohamed Muizzu's administration. Ahmed Easa, MP for Kendhikuludhoo and party spokesperson, stated at a press conference that the deal lacks transparency, noting that US$39 million was spent on two drones while a third was received as a grant. Easa also alleged that the government suspended 1,720 infrastructure projects in outer islands to fund the purchase. President Muizzu disclosed the grant on Friday. The MDP had previously accused the government of a 'huge scam' in the drone purchase, suggesting funds were diverted for election campaigning.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called for an investigation into alleged corruption in the procurement of Bayraktar TB2 drones from Türkiye by President Mohamed Muizzu's administration. Ahmed Easa, MP for Kendhikuludhoo and party spokesperson, stated at a press conference that the deal lacks transparency, noting that US$39 million was spent on two drones while a third was received as a grant. Easa also alleged that the government suspended 1,720 infrastructure projects in outer islands to fund the purchase. President Muizzu disclosed the grant on Friday. The MDP had previously accused the government of a 'huge scam' in the drone purchase, suggesting funds were diverted for election campaigning.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called for an investigation into alleged corruption in the procurement of Bayraktar TB2 drones from Türkiye by President Mohamed Muizzu's administration. Ahmed Easa, MP for Kendhikuludhoo and party spokesperson, stated at a press conference that the deal lacks transparency, noting that US$39 million was spent on two drones while a third was received as a grant. Easa also alleged that the government suspended 1,720 infrastructure projects in outer islands to fund the purchase. President Muizzu disclosed the grant on Friday. The MDP had previously accused the government of a 'huge scam' in the drone purchase, suggesting funds were diverted for election campaigning.

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