Yameen Under Investigation for Political Activities During House Arrest

The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) is investigating former President Abdulla Yameen for allegedly breaching the terms of his house arrest by engaging in political activities. Yameen, convicted in December 2022 for money laundering and bribery and serving an 11-year sentence, was transferred to house arrest after President Muizzu's election. He initially visited the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) office but ceased after a warning from MCS. He later left PPM and established the People's National Front (PNF), participating in its formation despite the Prisons and Parole Act prohibiting convicts from holding political leadership.

The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) is investigating former President Abdulla Yameen for allegedly breaching the terms of his house arrest by engaging in political activities. Yameen, convicted in December 2022 for money laundering and bribery and serving an 11-year sentence, was transferred to house arrest after President Muizzu's election. He initially visited the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) office but ceased after a warning from MCS. He later left PPM and established the People's National Front (PNF), participating in its formation despite the Prisons and Parole Act prohibiting convicts from holding political leadership.

The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) is investigating former President Abdulla Yameen for allegedly breaching the terms of his house arrest by engaging in political activities. Yameen, convicted in December 2022 for money laundering and bribery and serving an 11-year sentence, was transferred to house arrest after President Muizzu's election. He initially visited the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) office but ceased after a warning from MCS. He later left PPM and established the People's National Front (PNF), participating in its formation despite the Prisons and Parole Act prohibiting convicts from holding political leadership.

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