ACC absolves State Minister Shah from corruption in ventilator controversy

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), on Wednesday, concluded that the State Minister of Health Dr Shah Abdulla Mahir did not participate in any acts of corruption whilst procuring ventilators for Maldives' COVID-19 response and decided on not pressing charges against him.

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Minister of State for Health Dr Shah Abdulla. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/ MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-10-14 20:44:14

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), on Wednesday, concluded that the State Minister of Health Dr Shah Abdulla Mahir did not participate in any acts of corruption whilst procuring ventilators for Maldives' COVID-19 response and decided on not pressing charges against him.

The corruption watchdog is also not seeking charges against three other members of the Health Ministry's bid committee -- Deputy Minister Nishama Mohamed, Director Naushad Ali and Legal Officer Mohamed Abdul Ghani.

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