Hussain Mavaz was found guilty of murder at the Criminal Court today after he confessed to stabbing his brother Ahmed Shuaib.
Mavaz, 25, stabbed Shuaib, 27, on the night of May 31 in Addu Maradhoo. He went into hiding but he turned himself in on the following day after the police announced a search. He was charged with murder.
At a hearing in the case on Thursday, Mavaz pleaded guilty and recounted the incident at court. The judge convicted him based on his confession, the Criminal Court said.
Mavaz also expressed remorse and told the judge that he has repented for the sin, according to the court.
The guilty verdict was reached after Mavaz entered a plea agreement with the prosecution. If he wishes to proceed with the plea, Mavaz will be sentenced in accordance with the agreement at the next hearing.
The presiding judge announced that a sentencing hearing will be scheduled in 10 days.
Mavaz is believed to have assaulted Shuaib with a scissor near their residence. Shuaib passed away while undergoing treatment for injuries at the Addu Equatorial Hospital.
