ACC probes corruption claims involving ex-MPs and ministers

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened an investigation into allegations of corruption involving several former parliamentarians and government ministers.

A spokesperson from the ACC told Sun on Thursday said the case involves deposits made from state-owned enterprises to companies they own stakes in.

The ACC said that it recently received complaints regarding the case.

However, the spokesperson declined to disclose any details regarding the investigation.

The investigation comes with Maldives set to elect the next parliamentary assembly on March 17. A number of incumbent and former parliamentarians are contesting the election.