Five criminal allegations against Adhadhu CEO Fiyaz over documentary

Apr 29, 2026, 6:31 PM
Fiyaz summoned to police headquarters

Fiyaz summoned to police headquarters

Police have presented five criminal charges against Adhadhu CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa in the criminal investigation ordered by the government over the "Aisha" documentary.

Fiyaz was summoned to police headquarters for questioning this afternoon. His legal counsel, Ali Hussain, stated that Fiyaz exercised his constitutional right to remain silent.

"The most critical aspect of Fiyaz’s work is the protection of sources. This involves safeguarding those who provide information, ensuring their security, and guaranteeing that they face no repercussions for the information they share," Ali Hussain said.

He further noted that the line of questioning pursued by the police was designed to compel the disclosure of confidential sources.

The criminal allegations against Fiyaz include:

  • Vicarious liability and complicity (Section 30 of the Penal Code)
  • Vicarious liability and complicity (Section 30(a)(2) of the Penal Code)
  • Defamation (Qazf) (Section 612 of the Penal Code)
  • Solicitation to commit an offense (Section 81 of the Penal Code)
  • Conspiracy to commit an offense (Section 82 of the Penal Code)

Sources indicate that a police summons has also been issued to a former President’s Office employee, whose passport has already been seized in connection with this case.

On Tuesday night, police executed a court-ordered search of the Adhadhu newsroom, seizing a significant amount of electronic equipment.

Furthermore, the Criminal Court has issued orders to withhold the passports of both Fiyaz and Hassan, based on an intelligence report.

The criminal investigation into the "Aisha" documentary was initiated a month after its release, coinciding with President Mohamed Muizzu being questioned about the film's allegations. In his response, the President denied the accusations and stated that legal action would be pursued in the matter.

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