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

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's appeal against his bribery and money laundering convictions over the Aarah resort lease is nearing its conclusion at the High Court, alongside co-defendant Yoosuf Naeem's appeal. Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined US$5 million, while a separate case over the Fuggiri lease continues.

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  • 11 years Yameen's prison sentence Maldives Republic was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined US$5 million on charges of money laundering and accepting US$1.1 million in kickbacks in the resort lease transaction.

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  • US$5 million Fine imposed on Yameen Maldives Republic was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined US$5 million on charges of money laundering and accepting US$1.1 million in kickbacks in the resort lease transaction.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave US$5 million 4 Nov, 01:42 Maldives RepublicUS$5 million 13 Aug, 16:35 Maldives Republic

  • US$1.1 million Kickbacks accepted by Yameen Maldives Republic on charges of money laundering and accepting US$1.1 million in kickbacks in the resort lease transaction.

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  • three years, two months, and 12 days Naeem's prison sentence Maldives Republic was also convicted and sentenced to three years, two months, and 12 days in prison for bribery.

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  • 30 minutes Final argument time per side on bribery charge Maldives Republic The final hearing in the appeal is set to involve 30 minutes for each side to present final arguments on the bribery charge

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  • The final hearing in Yameen's appeal is set to involve 30 minutes for each side to present final arguments on the bribery charge and an additional hour for closing statements on the money laundering charge, after which the High Court is expected to deliver its judgment. Maldives Republic The final hearing in the appeal is set to involve 30 minutes for each side to present final arguments on the bribery charge and an additional hour for closing statements on the money laundering charge. Following this, the High Court is expected to deliver its judgment on the case.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • Yameen faces separate bribery and money laundering charges in another case concerning the lease of Fuggiri, Raa Atoll, which is ongoing. Maldives Republic Additionally, Yameen faces separate bribery and money laundering charges in another case concerning the lease of Fuggiri, Raa Atoll, which is currently ongoing.

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Abdulla Yameen Former PresidentCriminal CourtHamza Latheef Naeem's lawyerHigh CourtMaldives Marketing and Public Relations CorporationProgressive Party of Maldives-People's National CongressYoosuf Naeem Former MP