Former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who faces a conviction for money laundering in connection to the MMPRC embezzlement scandal, has come face-to-face with Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor – once his closest political ally – and now the State’s chief witness – for the first time in years.
Former VP Adeeb attended Criminal Court this Thursday to testify against Yameen in the money laundering case against him.
In response to the State prosecutor’s questions, Adeeb testified that he carried out multiple communications with Yameen regarding the lease of islands and lagoons by MMPRC for tourism development.
Adeeb’s cross-examination was carried out personally by Yameen.
The first question he asked Adeeb was whether he harbored any ill-will towards him over the psychological damage he claimed to have suffered during his days under incarceration.
Adeeb responded that he no longer harbored any ill-will, and had forgiven Yameen and others over his incarceration.
Yameen also pressed Adeeb hard over his statement to investigators over the allegation the acquisition cost for Vodamulaa Island went into Yameen’s bank account.
They also exchanged verbal blows over PPM’s campaign money which Adeeb had managed.