ACC Uncovers Irregularities in Gedhoruveriya Flat Allocation Process

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) uncovered irregularities in the allocation of flats under the previous government's 'Gedhoruveriya' housing scheme. An investigation revealed that points were manually added during the approval stage, despite claims of an automated system. The ACC disclosed findings to Parliament's independent institutions committee after 325 complaints. The commission instructed the Ministry to implement changes, but the final list did not adequately reflect them. ACC Vice President Abdul Salam cited examples of tampering, including applicants awarded points for children they did not have, and applicants outside Malé wrongly considered residents. One or two officials are suspected of misconduct. Former State Minister Akram Kamaluddeen denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated and arguing that eligibility criteria were met, though his statements contradicted published requirements. The ACC halted flat issuance pending resolution.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) uncovered irregularities in the allocation of flats under the previous government's 'Gedhoruveriya' housing scheme. An investigation revealed that points were manually added during the approval stage, despite claims of an automated system. The ACC disclosed findings to Parliament's independent institutions committee after 325 complaints. The commission instructed the Ministry to implement changes, but the final list did not adequately reflect them. ACC Vice President Abdul Salam cited examples of tampering, including applicants awarded points for children they did not have, and applicants outside Malé wrongly considered residents. One or two officials are suspected of misconduct. Former State Minister Akram Kamaluddeen denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated and arguing that eligibility criteria were met, though his statements contradicted published requirements. The ACC halted flat issuance pending resolution.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) uncovered irregularities in the allocation of flats under the previous government's 'Gedhoruveriya' housing scheme. An investigation revealed that points were manually added during the approval stage, despite claims of an automated system. The ACC disclosed findings to Parliament's independent institutions committee after 325 complaints. The commission instructed the Ministry to implement changes, but the final list did not adequately reflect them. ACC Vice President Abdul Salam cited examples of tampering, including applicants awarded points for children they did not have, and applicants outside Malé wrongly considered residents. One or two officials are suspected of misconduct. Former State Minister Akram Kamaluddeen denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated and arguing that eligibility criteria were met, though his statements contradicted published requirements. The ACC halted flat issuance pending resolution.

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