Case filed against Ex-VP Adeeb over escape attempt

The Prosecutor General's Office, on Tuesday, filed a case against former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb over attempting to flee the country while the Supreme Court had placed him under a travel ban.

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Former vice president Ahmed Adeeb pictured exiting the Maldives Police Service headquarters following his extradition. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

Mariyam Malsa

2019-08-28 09:15:21

The Prosecutor General's Office, on Tuesday, filed a case against former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb over attempting to flee the country while the Supreme Court had placed him under a travel ban.

Adeeb attempted to flee aboard 'Virgo 9', a Singapore-flagged tug, posing as a crew-member on July 27. Indian authorities intercepted the former vice president near the coast of Tuticorin Port, Thoothukudi.

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