High Court Nears Verdict in Yameen’s Appeal Against Money Laundering Conviction

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's appeal against bribery and money laundering convictions is nearing conclusion at the High Court. The case stems from the MMPRC corruption scandal involving the lease of Aarah in Vaavu Atoll. Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined US$5 million for money laundering and accepting US$1.1 million in kickbacks. He was barred from contesting the recent presidential election. Co-defendant Yoosuf Naeem was sentenced to 3 years, 2 months, and 12 days for bribery. Appellants argue procedural issues: the prosecution accepted new evidence after closure of evidence submission. The final hearing is set with 30 minutes for each side on the bribery charge and an additional hour for closing statements on money laundering.

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's appeal against bribery and money laundering convictions is nearing conclusion at the High Court. The case stems from the MMPRC corruption scandal involving the lease of Aarah in Vaavu Atoll. Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined US$5 million for money laundering and accepting US$1.1 million in kickbacks. He was barred from contesting the recent presidential election. Co-defendant Yoosuf Naeem was sentenced to 3 years, 2 months, and 12 days for bribery. Appellants argue procedural issues: the prosecution accepted new evidence after closure of evidence submission. The final hearing is set with 30 minutes for each side on the bribery charge and an additional hour for closing statements on money laundering.

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's appeal against bribery and money laundering convictions is nearing conclusion at the High Court. The case stems from the MMPRC corruption scandal involving the lease of Aarah in Vaavu Atoll. Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined US$5 million for money laundering and accepting US$1.1 million in kickbacks. He was barred from contesting the recent presidential election. Co-defendant Yoosuf Naeem was sentenced to 3 years, 2 months, and 12 days for bribery. Appellants argue procedural issues: the prosecution accepted new evidence after closure of evidence submission. The final hearing is set with 30 minutes for each side on the bribery charge and an additional hour for closing statements on money laundering.

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