Minister of Homeland Security Ali Ihusaan and Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed (Two Four) visited Mulee'aage, the official residence of President Mohamed Muizzu, earlier today.
Their visit comes amid an ongoing police investigation into serious allegations of sexual misconduct against Muizzu by a former employee of the President's Office.
When contacted by Adhadhu to clarify the purpose of the visit, the Maldives Police Service's media department did not provide a response.
The allegations first came to light through the documentary "Aisha," produced by Adhadhu. The police investigation into the matter was launched nearly a month later, following a direct order from Muizzu.
Police are currently investigating both the Adhadhu report and the claims made by the former President's Office employee. Although she was summoned to the police station yesterday to provide a statement, she was not given the opportunity to speak in her defence.
Muizzu ordered the investigation after Adhadhu journalist Mohamed Shahuzan questioned him about the allegations during a press conference. Within 12 hours of the order to investigate, police conducted a raid on the Adhadhu office.
"Yes, that is an absolute lie. You are referring to the video produced by Adhadhu. By saying that, you are admitting to creating a video containing blatant falsehoods. I request all relevant authorities to prosecute everyone involved in spreading such lies," Muizzu said at the press conference.
In addition to the raid on Adhadhu, the Criminal Court has issued orders to withhold the passports of the outlet’s CEO, Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, and Managing Editor Hassan Mohamed, following a police request. Both Fiyaz and Hassan were summoned to the police station last week as part of the investigation.
