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The Anti-Corruption Commission has requested the Prosecutor General’s Office to file criminal charges against former Maldives Ports Limited CEO Mohamed Junaid and former procurement head Abdul Wahhab over corruption in the procurement of air conditioners.
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MPL Former CEO Junaid in an oath ceremony - Photo: President Office
MALÉ: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has forwarded a case to the Prosecutor General’s Office seeking criminal charges against former Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Junaid and former procurement head Abdul Wahhab over corruption allegations.
According to a document released by the commission, the investigation revealed that MPL purchased 18 air conditioning units at an inflated price of MVR 1.08 million, which was significantly higher than the prevailing market rates at the time. The procurement was awarded without a public tender announcement and without approval from the company’s Board of Directors, violating state regulations for procurement by public enterprises.
The commission found that the private vendor selected for the purchase lacked relevant operational experience and held personal ties to both Junaid and Wahhab. The ACC requested the Prosecutor General’s Office to file two separate criminal charges against both former officials for abusing official power to confer an undue advantage and for acting against state financial interests.
Primary Accused Persons: Former MPL CEO Mohamed Junaid and former Procurement Head Abdul Wahhab.
Total Transaction Value: MVR 1.08 million for 18 air conditioning units.
Core Offenses: Abusing official position to confer undue advantage and acting against state financial interest.
Key Administrative Violations: Purchasing without public bidding, lacking Board approval, and buying at inflated rates from a related vendor.
