PG to appeal charges dismissal on ex-ACC officer in MMPRC case
Azim faced four charges, including two counts of accepting bribes and two counts of money laundering.
Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) is appealing the Criminal Court's dismissal of charges against former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigative officer Abdulla Azim, who was implicated in the MMPRC corruption case.
The Criminal Court dismissed the charges on October 20, citing procedural issues in the investigation. The court noted that the case was jointly investigated by the ACC, the police, and the Presidential Commission for Asset Recovery, which it ruled was conducted unlawfully.
Azim faced four charges, including two counts of accepting bribes and two counts of money laundering. According to the prosecution:
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On June 2, 2015, $50,000 was deposited into Azim’s account.
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On June 15, 2015, another $50,000 was deposited into his account.
The prosecution alleged that these funds were part of the MMPRC corruption scandal and represented bribes intended to influence Azim’s handling of the investigation.
PGO spokesperson and lawyer Ahmed Shafiu confirmed the decision to appeal the dismissal.
“We will appeal the case [in the High Court] very soon,” Shafiu stated.
The appeal is expected to address the procedural issues cited by the Criminal Court while seeking to reinstate the charges against Azim.
