A State Minister at the Environment Ministry has been arrested on charges of using witchcraft "to get closer to" President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
A government official told Adhadhu that Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem was arrested and remanded in custody for seven days.
Adhadhu understands that her detention was extended by the Hulhumale' magistrate court.
Shamnaz is the ex-wife of Minister of the President's Office Adam Rameez.
Adhadhu can confirm that police searched her home and seized some items before the arrest.
Shamnaz previously worked at the Presidential Palace Muleeaage. However, she was recently transferred to the Ministry of Environment.
While Shamnaz was arrested on charges of using witchcraft to get closer to President Muizzu, some reports claim that her ex-husband has also been suspended.
Adam Rameez, who worked very closely with President Muizzu, has not been seen with the President for several months now.
Shamnaz has three children including a baby under the age of one.
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