Charges filed against 12 individuals at the Criminal Court over fraudulent documents in 'Binveriya' housing scheme
Charges have been filed at the Criminal Court against 12 individuals for allegedly forging documents to claim land plots in Hulhumale’ under the "Binveriya" housing scheme and submitting them to the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The group includes those involved in creating the fraudulent documents as well as those who knowingly used them, with all suspects facing charges under the Penal Code for forgery and the use of forged documents. While the criminal prosecution is underway, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is separately investigating the corruption-related aspects of the case.
Recipients of land plots under the "Binveriya" housing scheme arrive to take possession of their allocated land (File Photo). | RaajjeMV | RaajjeMV
The Prosecutor General’s Office has filed charges in the Criminal Court against 12 individuals accused of submitting forged documents to the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), falsely claiming they had been allocated land in Hulhumale' under the "Binveriya" housing scheme.
The charges in this case were filed in court on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Ahmed Atheeq Abdullah of G. Poolbahaaruge and Ahmed Mazin of N. Velidhoo, Daisymaage, have been charged with forgery in connection with this case. The duo is accused of creating fraudulent land registries and agreements during the processing of applications for the 'Binveriya' housing scheme, which allocated land plots from Hulhumale' and Gulhifalhu.
Furthermore, Arushad Ali (of M. Falhumatheege) has been charged with complicity in the creation of forged documents. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, the charges stem from his involvement with Ahmed Mazin—who was working on the "Binveriya" housing scheme—to produce fraudulent land registries and agreements intended to represent legitimate ownership.
In connection with this case, nine additional individuals have been charged with knowingly providing fraudulent documents. The accused are Maryam Saee of Hazaarumaage, S. Hithadhoo; Mohamed Fazeel Rasheed of M. Zeyvaru; Eema Waheed of Dil, Gn. Fuvahmulah Dhoodigan; Aishath Mauroofa, Dhaftharu No. RS 9044; Mohamed Adam of Hulhumale' Flat No. 46-G-02; Abdul Majeed Mahir of Jameelaage, HA. Dhidhdhoo; Hussain Zahir Zain of M. West Coast; Ashad Ali of M. Falhumatheeege; and Ahmed Ali of M. Falhumatheeege.
The nine individuals are being prosecuted for submitting fraudulent agreements and land registries to the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). These documents were allegedly used to falsely claim ownership of plots in Hulhumale' under the "Binveriya" housing scheme and to obtain permits for constructing boundary walls. All nine suspects have been charged under Section 310 of the Maldives Penal Code.
The Prosecutor General’s Office further disclosed that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is currently conducting a separate investigation into elements of corruption identified within the "Binveriya" housing scheme. The PG Office stated that a decision regarding potential charges for these specific matters will be made once the commission concludes its investigation.
