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PG asks for confidentiality of 7 witnesses against Bassam

If convicted, Bassam faces significant penalties. The penalty for the fraud charge is 1 year, 7 months, and 6 days in prison.

Police in u-turn ask Bassam to hand over apartments Tuesday

In a statement issued, police reversed their decision, stating that they will not postpone the handover any further.

FAM debt to cross over MVR 85m, normalisation committee says

19 September 2024

FIFA appoints normalisation committee for Maldives football body

Atoll Times has learned that FIFA has requested the names of some of the most experienced players in the country.

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FIFA again blocks Maldives FA election

Thorig contested with the backing of Valencia, which has been suspended by the FAM.

FIFA auditors in Maldives to probe FAM graft allegations

“They are meeting with many people involved in football,” an FAM insider said on condition of anonymity.

Maldives' ex-FA chief charged with fraud, money laundering

Maldivian football industry has suffered badly during Bassam's tenure as FAM president.

1 February 2024

FAM to hold extraordinary congress to elect committees

Thorig filed the case with FIFA and the AFC after that, both of which ruled in his favor.

26 January 2024

FIFA suspends embattled Maldives FA chief for nine months

Bassam is accused of using FIFA funds to commit corruption and money laundering through the FAM.

Chaos in FAM: Endless election issues

Bassam, who has been accused of misusing foreign funds received for the FAM and is facing a police investigation, will not contest the election.

15 January 2024