Police, ACC begin investigations into ventilator controversy

Maldives Police Service and the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Saturday confirmed their joint investigation into the controversial tender for 149 ventilators, issued by the Ministry of Health for the government's COVID-19 response.

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A joint investigation by the Maldives Police Service and the Anti Corruption Commission is underway following the controversial handover of 149 ventilators tendered by the Ministry of Health. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Ahmed Aiham

2020-08-23 15:33:04

Maldives Police Service and the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Saturday confirmed their joint investigation into the controversial tender for 149 ventilators, issued by the Ministry of Health for the government's COVID-19 response.

Speaking at an earlier parliamentary session, Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen had stated that out of the 149 ventilators, the procurement of 75 was handed over to Dubai company Executors General Trading LLC on the recommendation of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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