Velidhoo's chief magistrate resigns in face of bribery investigation

N. Velidhoo Court’s chief magistrate Ahmed Saeed Ali tendered his resignation on Monday, after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) opened an investigation against him for bribery.

JSC confirmed it received Saeed’s resignation on Monday.

His resignation will take effect on Tuesday, said JSC.

JSC opened the investigation on Saeed in August, based on the allegation he accepted a bribe.