Maldives Gas ex-MD sentenced to 12 years for bribery charges

Abdulla Maumoon, the previous Managing Director of Maldives Gas Pvt Ltd, appointed under former President Abdulla Yameen, has received a prison sentence of 12 years, nine months, and 18 days for bribery offenses.

Maumoon faced allegations of receiving MVR 3.1 million (MVR 3,106,189.38) in kickbacks while managing the acquisition of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from an overseas vendor during his time at the state-owned enterprise.

The Criminal Court issued its judgment on two of the seven accusations brought against him under the Prevention and Prohibition of Corruption Act.

Five more charges are still unresolved against Maumoon, with hearings postponed to a future date.

1. Accepting bribery in connection with an action taken by the State

2. Obtaining undue advantage by misusing influence of official position

3. Attempted offense under the Penal Code of Maldives