Nasheed to hold a conference to discuss corruption cases

Former President Mohamed Nasheed announced on Monday evening that a conference will be organized to gather evidence on corruption and embezzlement of state funds.

According to a statement issued by Nasheed’s office, the conference will examine and analyze corruption and abuse of office across various administrations.

The conference, which will bring together legal experts, civil society leaders, and journalists, will explore a wide range of corrupt practices. It will also feature testimony from whistleblowers and victims of corruption.

The event will include document reviews and strategic discussions on legal reforms, transparent procedures, regulatory frameworks, and access to international assistance, the office said.

Referring to the initiative, Nasheed stated that corruption is not merely about financial theft. “It robs people of their respect, justice, and dignity,” he said.

“The conference is part of a broader effort to restore the integrity and confidence of the country’s institutions and to hold officials who have lost public trust accountable,” the statement added.

Former Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and former Finance Minister Ali Hashim, along with former Minister of Economic Development Mahmood Razee, are expected to attend the conference.

The office described the event as the beginning of a sustainable, long-term campaign against corruption through public engagement and legal advocacy.

“The conference will feature testimony from whistleblowers and victims of corruption. Documentation will be reviewed, and strategic discussions will be held on legal reforms, transparent procedures, and access to international assistance,” Nasheed’s office reiterated.

Details regarding the venue, date, agenda, and registration process will be announced later.

Meanwhile, the Auditor General’s Office has reported serious acts of corruption under the previous Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government, to which Nasheed belongs. A report released on Thursday revealed that MVR 1.4 billion was spent without competitive bidding over three years at the state-owned utility company Fenaka Corporation.

Former Fenaka Managing Director Ahmed Saeed Mohamed was sentenced to four years in prison on Sunday for corruption-related charges.