ACC initiates probe into money laundering and corruption allegations against High Court judge who resigned

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun investigating a case of alleged money laundering and corruption against Mohamed Faisal, who resigned today from his position as a High Court Judge.

It is understood that the ACC initiated the investigation into Faisal following a referral from the police regarding the allegations of money laundering and corruption. Information also indicates that the police are conducting a separate investigation related to Faisal.

An ACC media official told Mihaaru News that a case of alleged money laundering and corruption involving a High Court Judge has been registered with the commission. The official confirmed that the commission is currently investigating the necessary aspects of the case. However, the commission did not disclose any further details regarding the matter.

Faisal resigned from the judiciary today while the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) was also investigating several complaints against him. The JSC is also looking into cases involving several other High Court judges.

Faisal's resignation comes despite the JSC having approved his appointment as the Chief Judge of the High Court in April of last year. However, the position was never formally handed over to him, even after many months.

He recently resigned from the position of the High Court's administrative head last week. Following his resignation from that administrative role, the High Court was temporarily handed over to Judge Abdulla Jameel Moosa, the most recently appointed judge to that court.

Faisal was appointed as a High Court Judge in July 2018. Prior to that, during the administration of President Abdulla Yameen, he served as the President's representative on the JSC and also held the position of Vice President of the JSC.