A court order has been issued to withhold the passport of a former President's Office employee in connection with a criminal investigation over the "Aisha" documentary produced by Adhadhu.
Adhadhu has learned that the passport and travel documents of the employee, who previously worked at the President's Office, have been seized from yesterday until July 26.
The travel ban was imposed based on a police intelligence report, which currently serves as the sole piece of evidence in the case.
In connection with the same documentary investigation, the passports of Adhadhu’s CEO, Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, and Editor, Hassan Mohamed, have also been withheld for a period of three months.
The criminal investigation into the documentary, released a month ago, was initiated shortly after President Mohamed Muizzu was questioned yesterday regarding the allegations made against him in the film. In his response, Muizzu denied the allegations and warned that legal action would be pursued.
Police allege that Adhadhu committed "Qazf" (false accusation of adultery or fornication) against the President in the documentary. In seeking the court order, police stated that everyone involved in the production and publication of the documentary is a suspect in the alleged crime.
Under a court warrant, police conducted a search of the Adhadhu office late last night and seized electronic equipment.
Legal counsel for Adhadhu maintains that the seizure of these items was unlawful, asserting that the court order did not explicitly authorize the removal of the property.
Muizzu denied the allegations presented in the "Aisha" documentary yesterday. The documentary was produced using voice-altering technology to protect the identity of the individual sharing the account.
