Attorney General

Parliament session cut short without taking AG’s no-confidence vote

June 5, 2023, 15:44

Parliament of Maldives session has been cut short without taking the vote on the no-confidence motion against the Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath citing that the decorum of the parliament was… Continued

Never been involved in corruption and betrayed the people: AG

June 5, 2023, 13:27

Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath has said that he has never betrayed the people for the sake of money in his life. The no-confidence motion against the Attorney General was scheduled… Continued

AG Riffath decides to defend himself in person

June 1, 2023, 20:48

Attorney General of the Maldives, Ibrahim Riffath has decided to be present at Majilis hearing regarding his no-confidence vote. Opposition members decided to take no-confidence vote against Riffath after claiming… Continued

AG declines summon, Speaker to seek advice from Supreme Court

May 31, 2023, 12:27

Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath has declined summon to the parliament as members are trying to forcefully remove him from the cabinet. Opposition members have decided to take a no-confidence vote… Continued

Mauritius will loose ITLOS case: AG Riffath

November 9, 2022, 10:35

Malé, Maldives - Attorney General of Maldives, Ibrahim Riffath has stated that Mauritius will not win the dispute concerning delimitation of the maritime boundary between Mauritius and Maldives in the… Continued

Attorney General to amend PG policies to prevent release of terror suspects

September 20, 2021, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The Attorney General (AG) of Maldives Ibrahim Riffath today stated that if required, the AG will amend policies related to the prosecutor general to prevent the release… Continued

Need more effort to restore people’s faith in independent institutions: AG

August 8, 2021, 13:04

Male', Maldives - Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath stated that significant efforts were needed in order to regain people’s confidence towards independent institutions. Noting that 13 years have passed since Maldives'… Continued

Clemency board completes 429 cases so far in 2021!

July 8, 2021, 14:36

Malé, Maldives - The latest statistics from the Attorney General's Office reveal that the Clemency board has concluded 429 cases so far in 2021. The statistics for 2021 are from… Continued

Attorney General defends Mandhu College’s compensation

May 3, 2021, 14:49

Malé, Maldives - Attorney Generals Office has defended their stance in giving MVR 15 million to Mandhu College as a compensation for cancelling the agreement to lease Malé English School… Continued

AG appeals High Court verdict on no jurisdiction over Information Commissioners decisions at Supreme Court

April 8, 2021, 12:30

Malé, Maldives - Attorney Generals Office has appealed the verdict of Maldives High Court declaring that they have no jurisdiction reviewing appeals over the verdicts of the Information Commissioner at… Continued