The Anti-Corruption Commission ACC has requested the Prosecutor General's Office PGO to press charges against the former Managing Director of Maldive Gas for several criminal offenses including bribery.
ACC said that in an investigation it launched on its prerogative, the commission found that the former MD of Maldive Gas Abdullah Maumoon had taken a bribe of MVR 3,106,189.38 in the transaction to purchase Liquified Petroleum Gas LPG from a foreign seller.
ACC said that this money had been deposited to the bank accounts of companies related to him and companies related to members of his family.
The Commission has requested PGO to press 7 separate charges against Maumoon. These include accepting bribes during a state-related transaction as well as misusing rank for personal gain.
ACC also said it is seeking the MVR 3,106,189.38 related to this case.
