Acquittal of Anas' murder suspects appealed at High Court

Anas was murdered in July of 2017, and a total of eight individuals were charged in his murder case. Seven were acquitted and a minor was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Prosecution has now appealed the acquittal of those released.

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Mohamed Anas, originally from R. Meedhoo was murdered in Malé by a group of assailants in July of 2017 --

Ameera Osmanagic

2024-05-06 15:38:47

Prosecutor General's Office of Maldives has appealed the lower court's decision to acquit those charged in the stabbing and subsequent murder of Mohamed Anas at the High Court today.

Anas, originally from Raa atoll Meedhoo, was brutally stabbed to death in July 2017, by a group of eight people in the Litus Service Center in Malé where he fled to hide after being chased by the assailants.

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