The Bank of Maldives filed a counterclaim at the High Court contesting former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's Civil Court suit over funds held in an escrow account opened under an agreement with the Anti-Corruption Commission. The Civil Court had earlier rejected BML's bid to sever itself from the case, while Yameen's bribery and money-laundering conviction appeal remains pending at the High Court.
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The Civil Court on 20 February rejected BML's position to sever itself from the case as well as the bank's contention that the court had no jurisdiction over the matter.
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BML filed the counterclaim at the High Court on Wednesday, asserting that the bank was not a party to the case and that the suit should be addressed only to the ACC.
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Yameen is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence, with heavy concessions, while at home.
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Earlier reports gave 11-year 5 Sep, 23:58 Maldives Republic
