I’m innocent of allegations, says arrested Maldives’ Chief Justice

Chief Justice Abdullah Saeed says the allegations raised against him by Maldives Police Service (MPS) were baseless rumors.

A statement released by the detained Chief Justice on Wednesday said that the allegations had no legal basis, denying the allegations.

The Chief Justice is charged with Accepting bribes, changing verdicts, using influence to the oust the legally elected Government and obstruction of justice and state.

Speaking in Wednesday’s press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Abdullah Nawaz said that they had gained evidence and witness statements to support allegations on the four.

Lawyers add that MPS was holding the Chief Justice in detention in violation of the Constitution and for political means.

Chief Justice Abdullah Saeed says the allegations raised against him by Maldives Police Service (MPS) were baseless rumors.

A statement released by the detained Chief Justice on Wednesday said that the allegations had no legal basis, denying the allegations.

The Chief Justice is charged with Accepting bribes, changing verdicts, using influence to the oust the legally elected Government and obstruction of justice and state.

Speaking in Wednesday’s press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Abdullah Nawaz said that they had gained evidence and witness statements to support allegations on the four.

Lawyers add that MPS was holding the Chief Justice in detention in violation of the Constitution and for political means.

I’m innocent of allegations, says arrested Maldives’ Chief Justice

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