Ahmed Mohamed appointed head of Hulhumale' Police in place of Dawood

Assistant Commissioner Ahmed Mohamed has officially been appointed head of the Hulhumale' Police Station, following corruption allegations against former station head Assistant Commissioner Mohamed Dawood.

According to a report released by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on 14 October, funds of unknown origin were deposited into Dawood’s account in 2023 and 2024. The report noted that police officers are prohibited from engaging in business and that Dawood does not hold shares in any registered company.

On the same day the report was issued, Dawood had gone on leave, and Ahmed Mohamed was temporarily assigned to manage the Hulhumale' Police Station. However, Mihaaru News found that Ahmed has since been appointed to the post permanently, though it remains unclear where Dawood has been reassigned.

Police have yet to issue an official comment on the matter.

Ahmed Mohamed had previously been dismissed by the Police Board in 2021 but was later reinstated following a court ruling.

Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, who chairs the Public Accounts Committee’s subcommittee investigating POLCO, said the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had identified additional concerns regarding deposits made to Dawood’s account. However, the details remain confidential, as they are part of a classified ACC report.

Nazim also said the Asset Recovery Commission’s investigation into the MMPRC corruption scandal flagged Dawood’s account for questionable deposits. He named Dawood, Chief Superintendent of Police Ismail Shameem Adam, and two retired officers; Ahmed Shuhadh and Hassan Habeeb among 280 individuals listed in the commission’s report.

According to Nazim, information from whistleblowers indicated that Dawood and businessman Hassan Thaufeeq jointly invested MVR 10.5 million in a real estate project registered under their wives’ names, involving the construction of a 10-storey building in M. Thalamudhige. The committee reportedly obtained a copy of the Civil Court–registered agreement confirming the investment.

Dawood’s lawyers have since denied all allegations, stating that no funds were transferred into his account and that no illegal transactions were conducted. They said that investigative records, including statements made by former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb, would confirm that Dawood did not receive any money linked to the MMPRC corruption case.

Dawood was among several officers dismissed by the Police Board in 2021 based on its recommendations. However, after filing a case in the Civil Court, the court suspended and later overturned the dismissal, allowing him to remain in service until now.