Maldives opposition seeks probe against First Lady over date, Hajj quota 'theft'

Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has asked the anti-graft watchdog to look into allegations against the First Lady for allegedly taking 50 Hajj pilgrimage quota and 10 tonnes of dates gifted by the Saudi government.

MDP in a statement said a case has been filed with the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to look into allegations that the First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim had asked the Islamic Ministry for 50 quota out of the 1,000 given by the Saudi government to the Maldives this year.