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Solih: No obstacle preventing the govt. from recovering funds even if I pardoned Adeeb

Former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said there are no legal obstacles preventing the current administration from recovering state funds lost in the MMPRC corruption scandal, despite his presidential pardon of former vice president Ahmed Adeeb. Speaking at a joint press briefing with former presidents Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom and Mohamed Nasheed, Solih said the pardon applied only to the criminal aspect of the case while civil recovery should continue.

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  1. Fri 15 May
    Three former presidents held a joint press briefing. on May 15, 2026 only Sun English newest Former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih speaks during a joint press briefing by three former presidents on May 15, 2026.

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  2. Fri 15 May
    Adeeb posted a social media post containing a photograph of the three former presidents. on Friday night only Sun English Notably, Adeeb shared a social media post on Friday night containing a photograph of the three former presidents accompanied by a suggestive caption.

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  • The pardon I granted to Adeeb applied only to the criminal aspect of the case. The other side of it involves the civil recovery of funds. Those matters should remain at the stage of investigation and adjudication

    Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

  • After tonight's meeting of the three presidents, I too have many stories to tell about them!

    Ahmed Adeeb Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

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