Hearing in President Yameen's case scheduled for next week

A hearing of the money laundering case against President Yameen has been scheduled for October 9.

The former President Yameen is accused of corruption and diverting USD one million from MMPRC from the lease of G.A Vodamula to a general investment account in Maldives Islamic Bank and then to an Escrow account.

The first case to be broadcast live in the Maldives, President Yameen's trial have heard witness statements and summary statements presented from both sides. The judge in the case Ahmed Hailam had stated at the last hearing that the next hearing where the summary statement will be issued will be on October 10. It is reported that Judge Hailam mixed up the dates of the hearing and that the actual hearing will be held on October 9.

President Yameen's attorney Abdulla Shiyaz has also confirmed that they had received the chit for the Criminal Court hearing on October 9. The sentencing hearing will be held within 30 days of this hearing.