MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail summoned over alleged RDC Corruption

Former Economic Minister and current chairperson of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Fayyaz Ismail, has been summoned by the police for questioning regarding suspicions of profiting from corruption within the Road Development Corporation (RDC).

Fayyaz disclosed the police summons in a social media post on X, revealing that he is being investigated for allegedly benefiting financially from misappropriated funds within RDC.

These funds were purportedly transferred to senior officials of the corporation and other associated individuals.

In response to the allegations, Fayyaz dismissed them as politically motivated and baseless. He expressed confidence in his innocence and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

I can confidently say that I have not done anything that warrants any suspicion towards me. I will provide my full cooperation even if this is an investigation initiated for political purposes

Fayyaz stated in his post

He also urged the government to refrain from using national institutions for political agendas.

The police had previously reported transfers of funds from personal accounts of RDC employees to companies owned by senior government officials or directly into their personal accounts.

Among these transactions were 216 transfers made into a single bank account, which was linked to various individuals.

Fayyaz's summoning comes amidst ongoing investigations into corruption allegations surrounding RDC, highlighting the government's efforts to address financial misconduct within state institutions.