MMPRC funds handled according to Yameen's instructions: Ziyath

Former Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Abdulla Ziyath stated in Criminal Court on Thursday that the revenue generated by the corporation was illegally transferred to other accounts under orders from former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

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Former Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Abdulla Ziyath testifying against former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

Shahudha Mohamed

2019-08-22 21:35:33

Former Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Abdulla Ziyath stated in Criminal Court on Thursday that the revenue generated by the corporation was illegally transferred to other accounts under orders from former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

Speaking as a witness of the state in the trial against Yameen over money laundering charges, Ziyath stated that Yameen gave instructions on how to handle the funds generated by MMPRC via phone.

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