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NewsAarah case: Court accepts Yameen’s defence evidence
The Criminal Court has accepted defense evidence from former President Abdulla Yameen in his corruption retrial regarding the lease of Vaavu Aarah. The court rejected prosecution attempts to block witnesses who claim the $1.1 million was a legal currency exchange. The judge ruled that witness credibility will be assessed later in the trial.
NewsState moves to block defense evidence in Aarah case
The state has requested the Criminal Court to reject defense evidence submitted by former President Abdulla Yameen in the Aarah corruption retrial. Prosecutors argue the evidence is inadmissible because Yameen remained silent during the initial investigation. The defense maintains the funds were from a legitimate currency exchange.
