Prosecutor General

Met with MP Falah as per rules, no influence: PG Shameem

February 27, 2023, 08:23

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General (PG) Hussain Shameem has said that he had met Maafannu West MP Mohammed Falaah and that the meeting was within the legal frameworks. Some newspapers… Continued

13 Year Old’s Murder: PGO raises murder charges against two individuals

August 19, 2021, 18:08

Malé, Maldives — Prosecuter General’s Office (PGO), on Thursday, announced that murder charges are to be pressed against the two individuals who were arrested in connection to the killing of… Continued

PG expresses concern over police negligence in investigations

July 7, 2021, 14:19

Male', Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office in the report overviewing their work over the past six months, expressed concerns over police negligence in investigating cases. The report from the… Continued

PG appeals case of releasing an alleged child sex offender from jail

May 6, 2021, 19:46

Gaaf Dhaal Atoll, Maldives - Prosecutor Generals Office has appealed the issue of releasing an alleged child sex offender Mohamed Ahmed of Vincent, GDh. Gadhdhoo from jail at High Court.… Continued

Udhayyu’s murder case sent for prosecution

March 30, 2021, 17:49

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General’s Office has sent the case of the teenage boy, Ahmed Udhayyu’s murder due to gang violence in GA. Maamendhoo to Criminal Court and Juvenile Court… Continued

PG summoned to Parliament Committee over 149 kg drug bust

January 17, 2021, 22:44

Male', Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has been summoned to the Parliament’s Judiciary Committee to respond to questions by parliamentarians inquiring about the case of the 149 kg drug… Continued

PG requests to clarify when right to remain silent cannot be used

January 13, 2021, 09:50

Male', Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has asked to clarify circumstances at which the right to remain silent cannot be used and it's consequences. PG Shameem, in a statement… Continued