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Former Police Commissioner summoned to police

Apr 17, 2025, 4:28 AM

Former Police Commissioner Hussain Waheed (l). --- File Photo.

Former Police Commissioner Hussain Waheed has been ordered to appear before the police today for allegedly insulting President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's son.

Adhadhu understands that an activist from former President Abdulla Yameen's People's National Front (PNF) was also ordered to appear before the police.

They are accused of making derogatory remarks to diminish the dignity of a minor.

Meanwhile, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed yesterday filed a lawsuit against the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), activist Mariyam Zubair (Mandhy) and Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail over similar allegations.

She has also filed police complaints against Mandhy and Fayyaz.

The allegations are linked to rumours that the sudden vape ban in 2024 was enforced after the President's son was caught vaping.

Maldives Police Service

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