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 Maldivian opposition figure Mohamed Nasheed ('Anni') arrested for alleged theft before auction at Malé house of former President Ibrahim Nasir
by Ahmed Hamdhoon
Haveeru 9 October 2001

Malé member of Parliament, Mohamed 'Anni' Nasheed has been arrested for allegedly entering Velaanaage [Malé house formerly owned by ex-President Ibrahim Nasir] and taking things without permission, according to the Police Office.

Maldives ex-President Nasir's house, Velaanaage
Velaanaage, Malé
Haveeru photo
The alleged offences occurred on the morning of 7 October 2001 before an auction of certain items from the house, according to Assistant Police Comissioner Capt. Ibrahim Latheef.

'When Anni began to go through Velaanaage, the person in charge of arrangements told him to stop. Anni was told not to enter the rooms, and he was also told not to take the items home. But he did it anyway,' says Capt. Latheef. 'They were found at his house.'

No details were given regarding the items Nasheed is accused of taking.

Capt. Latheef confirmed that the matter was under investigation.

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Maldives Culture editors' note:
Reliable sources indicate that Mohamed Nasheed was also arrested because he had received 'anti-government' emails, in particular the newsletter, Sandhaanu, published in Dhivehi in .pdf format.

For this reason it is reported that both Anni and his computer were taken away for examination.

Right-click here and select 'save target as' to download Dhivehi language August edition of Sandhaanu.

The next session of the Majlis is due in October and Anni was to table a bill on "Questioning cabinet ministers in the Parliament". It had been seconded by MP for Thaa atoll, Hon. Hassan Afeef.

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translation from Sandhaanu:
'Day of Judgment problems loom
for Maldives President Gayyoom'



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