The High Court granted former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's request to postpone a US$5 million fine but refused to defer his 11-year jail sentence, citing a Supreme Court precedent that criminal judgments cannot be postponed. Yameen is serving the sentence for bribery and money laundering convictions related to the lease of Aarah in Vaavu Atoll.
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The three-judge bench made decision during a hearing held today, stating that while authorities should refrain from enforcing the US$5 million fine, they could not grant a deferral of Yameen's 11-year prison term.
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The High Court has granted former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's request for the postponement of a US$5 million fine that had been imposed on him but refused to defer his 11-year jail sentence.
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Yameen, who is currently serving his 11-year prison sentence for convictions related to bribery and money laundering associated with the lease of Aarah in Vaavu Atoll, petitioned the High Court earlier this week.
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Earlier reports gave 11-year 13 Aug, 16:16 Maldives Republic11-year 4 Aug, 17:59 Maldives Republic
