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Yameen Seeks Deferment of Jail Sentence Amid Candidacy Rejection

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has petitioned the High Court to delay his 11-year prison sentence for bribery and money laundering, after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Elections Commission's decision to disqualify his presidential candidacy under Article 109(f) of the Constitution. High Court media officials said Yameen had not previously sought a stay order through established court procedures.

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  • 11-year prison sentence on bribery and money laundering conviction Maldives Republic Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has formally petitioned the High Court to delay his 11-year prison sentence on bribery and money laundering conviction.

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  • Yameen formally petitioned the High Court to delay his 11-year prison sentence. High Court Maldives Republic Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has formally petitioned the High Court to delay his 11-year prison sentence on bribery and money laundering conviction.

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  • The Supreme Court upheld the Elections Commission's decision to disqualify Yameen's presidential candidacy. Maldives Republic the Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Elections Commission (EC) to disqualify his presidential candidacy based on constitutional eligibility criteria.

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