'Police abusing powers, cybercrime bill poses threat'

1 month ago

Former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has accused the police of abusing their powers, adding that the cybercrime bill submitted to the Parliament, which would allow the police greater powers, poses a grave threat to privacy rights. Addressing a People’s National Front (PNF) rally held on Monday night, Yameen said there is no accountability in cases of abuse of power