Former legal affairs minister Azima Shakoor charged with money laundering

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Former legal affairs minister Azima Shakoor charged with money laundering

Former Legal Affairs Minister at the President’s Office Azima Shakoor has been charged with money laundering. 

According to the Prosecutor General’s office, she has been charged with money laundering and providing false information to an investigative authority. The PG has sent the case file to the Criminal Court now.

She is being charged with providing false information because she allegedly gave false information to the Anti-Corruption Commission of the Maldives on behalf of former President Yameen in the MMPRC investigation. 

She is also being charged with money laundering because she allegedly assisted to launder money for President Yameen.

Miadhu Online