State enters plea deal in MVR 1.8 million scam case, court ordered MVR 113,000 fine

The state has entered a plea deal with an individual who is accused of using funds received maliciously in the case of MVR 1.8 million which was sent by a minor from their grandfather's bank account, landing the accused individual a fine of MVR 113,000.

Hassan Nahid, who is originally from Haa Alifu atoll Molhadhoo, was charged with unauthorised possession of another party's property on February 16 in the case where a minor sent out MVR 1.8 million from their grandfather's account to Nahid and his then wife over multiple transactions. According to the charges, although the funds were transferred to Nahid and his wife's account, the funds were only used by him.