Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan has dismissed allegations of political interference in an ongoing police investigation linked to the “Aisha” documentary produced by Adhadhu.

The response follows remarks by former Chief Justice Ahmed Abdulla Didi, who raised concerns over potential government influence in the investigation, which relates to content involving President Mohamed Muizzu.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Didi stated that while the Maldives Police Service operates under the administrative oversight of the Home Ministry, the Minister does not have the authority to directly or indirectly influence criminal investigations.

He further suggested that, to ensure impartiality, the case should be assigned to an independent special investigator.

Didi’s comments were made in reference to an earlier statement by Minister Ihusaan, who confirmed that police are investigating the documentary and emphasized that such inquiries fall within the core mandate of the police service.

Responding to the allegations, Minister Ihusaan reiterated that he does not possess the authority to interfere in investigations and assured that he has not exercised any direct or indirect influence over any case to date.

Meanwhile, the Maldives Police Service conducted a raid on the office of Adhadhu on Monday night as part of the investigation, seizing items deemed relevant to the case.

Authorities have also confiscated the passport of Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, Chief Executive Officer of Adhadhu.