The Prosecutor General’s Office has received a formal request to charge Bassam Adeel Jaleel, the former President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), with money laundering. This case stems from the massive Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) corruption scandal, where state funds were allegedly diverted into personal accounts.

A joint investigation by the Maldives Police Service and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) revealed that $29,000 USD, originally intended for the state through the leasing of islands and lagoons, was transferred to Jaleel’s personal bank account. The investigation indicates that these funds were moved via SOF accounts and facilitated by former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.

Authorities have confirmed that Jaleel utilized the illicit funds for personal expenses. Furthermore, the ACC investigation highlighted Jaleel’s active involvement in MMPRC land transactions, where he reportedly signed several agreements as a witness on behalf of the corporation.

Charges are being sought under Section 53 of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Act. Notably, Jaleel is currently serving a prison sentence following a prior conviction related to the embezzlement of funds from the Football Association of Maldives.