Abdulla Maumoon, the former Managing Director of Maldive Gas during Abdulla Yameen's presidency, is embroiled in legal turmoil as seven charges of bribery have been raised against him.

The Prosecutor General's office has taken action to bring him back to the Maldives for trial, citing allegations of illicit financial transactions totaling USD 298,403.5.

The charges stem from Maumoon's tenure at Maldive Gas, during which transactions between the company and 3DH International, a gas supplier, are alleged to have involved bribery.

The transactions, documented between 2016 and 2017, purportedly saw significant sums transferred from Maldive Gas to 3DH International, with subsequent payments directed to accounts linked to Maumoon and his associates.

The breakdown of the charges is as follows:

First Charge: On April 4, 2016, 3DH International transferred USD 29,941.50 to an Islamic bank account under the name of Maldive Gas Pvt Ltd, during Maumoon's tenure as Managing Director.

Second Charge: On June 7, 2016, Abdulla Maumoon attempted to transfer USD 686,950 from the Maldive Gas account to 3DH International.

Subsequently, on June 14, 2016, 3DH International transferred USD 49,921.50 to an account under Maumoon's name and USD 12,201.50 to a company called Monarc Pvt Ltd, which allegedly has connections to Maumoon.

Third Charge: On August 1, 2016, Maldive Gas attempted to transfer USD 633,050 to 3DH International for a liquid petroleum shipment.

On August 4, 2016, 3DH International transferred USD 49,949.50 to Monarc Pvt Ltd's account in Bank of Maldives.

Fourth Charge: On March 30, 2017, Maldive Gas transferred USD 698,000 to 3DH International.

On April 9, 2017, 3DH International sent USD 24,930 to a company alleged to have connections to Maumoon.

Fifth Charge: On May 15, 2017, Maldive Gas sent USD 640,000 to 3DH International.

On May 31, 2017, 3DH International transferred USD 46,555 to Maumoon's account.

Sixth Charge: On June 19, 2017, Maldive Gas transferred USD 580,096 to 3DH International for a liquid petroleum shipment.

On July 25, 2017, USD 649,000 was transferred. On August 23, 2017, 3DH International transferred USD 49,955 to Monarc Pvt Ltd's account.

Seventh Charge: On September 19, 2017, Maldive Gas transferred USD 765,000 to 3DH International.

On October 8, 2017, 3DH International sent USD 34,950 to the Bank of Maldives account of Maumoon's brother, Male' Henveirufehi Ahmed Hameed.

The Prosecutor General's office has requested an expedited hearing to address the charges, citing Maumoon's alleged residence abroad and the need for his presence in court.

Additionally, plans are in motion to involve Interpol should Maumoon fail to appear voluntarily, with Maldives police prepared to enforce his return to face trial.