Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim pictured in front of his residence after the Criminal Court released him under strict conditions. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
The Criminal Court on Wednesday released arrested Jumhoory party leader and lawmaker of Maamigili constituency, Qasim Ibrahim, under strict conditions.
Qasim had been remanded twice for a total of 19 days. The Criminal Court made the decision to free the lawmaker when he was taken back to court at the end of his remand.
According to Qasim’s lawyers, the court has imposed several conditions for his release, including:
Cooperate with the investigation
Obtain permission from Police before travelling out of capital Male
Halt meetings and gatherings with people that incite dispute
Refrain from tampering with evidence
Refrain from making any statements that could incite dispute
Halt use of his properties (namely Jumhoory Party’s main hub) to hold gatherings and activities that incite dispute
Refrain from allowing others to use his properties to hold gatherings and activities that incite dispute
Refrain from making any statements that evoke disquiet against the three powers and their leaders
The conditions will be in place for a period of 60 days.
Speaking to local television channel VTV after his release, Qasim stated that he would be taken under custody again should he breach any of the conditions. Hence, he said that there is little else he could say at the moment.
Meanwhile, state is also pressing three charges against Qasim Ibrahim for attempted bribery, coercion with regards to official duties and undue influence on voters. His trial at the Criminal Court is currently ongoing.