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3rd May 2024
Dhivehi Edition
Anti Corruption Commission
Anti-Corruption Commission Clears Champa Brothers of MMPRC Scandal Accusations
Champa brothers.
MALE, MALDIVES - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the Maldives has absolved the Champa Brothers' businesses of allegations concerning involvement in the notorious Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) scam. The ACC found no evidence that businesses owned by Mohamed Moosa (known locally as Uchchu) and Hussain Afeef, two of the nation's leading businessmen, participated in corruption or money laundering associated with the case.
The charges against the Champa Brothers emerged during the previous government's tenure, spurred by opposition leaders who are now in power. The businesses were accused of receiving illicit funds related to the MMPRC scam, which sent shockwaves through the nation due to the scale and reach of the corruption involved. The Champa Brothers were named in a report prepared by the Asset Recovery Commission, established by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the wake of governmental transition.
Nonetheless, throughout the ordeal, the Champa Brothers' companies maintained their innocence. The firms insisted that they only conducted legitimate dollar transactions and denied receiving any money connected to the scandal.
Following an in-depth investigation, the ACC reached the conclusion that there was no credible evidence linking the company's transactions to any form of corruption or money laundering. In light of these findings, the ACC declared the Champa Brothers and their businesses free from these accusations.
The exoneration marks a significant development for the Champa Brothers, renowned pioneers in the Maldivian tourism sector. Both Uchchu and Afeef have played crucial roles in spearheading the development and expansion of the industry, contributing greatly to the country's thriving tourism scene.
Their businesses, deeply rooted in the establishment and growth of Maldivian tourism, are widely respected and credited for their sizable contributions to the local economy. The ACC's ruling reaffirms the Champa Brothers' credibility and stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to ethical business practices.
The ACC's decision is expected to usher in a fresh chapter for the Champa Brothers and their businesses, allowing them to continue to drive growth and innovation within the Maldivian tourism sector without the specter of the MMPRC scandal looming over them.
Nonetheless, throughout the ordeal, the Champa Brothers' companies maintained their innocence. The firms insisted that they only conducted legitimate dollar transactions and denied receiving any money connected to the scandal.
Following an in-depth investigation, the ACC reached the conclusion that there was no credible evidence linking the company's transactions to any form of corruption or money laundering. In light of these findings, the ACC declared the Champa Brothers and their businesses free from these accusations.
The exoneration marks a significant development for the Champa Brothers, renowned pioneers in the Maldivian tourism sector. Both Uchchu and Afeef have played crucial roles in spearheading the development and expansion of the industry, contributing greatly to the country's thriving tourism scene.
Their businesses, deeply rooted in the establishment and growth of Maldivian tourism, are widely respected and credited for their sizable contributions to the local economy. The ACC's ruling reaffirms the Champa Brothers' credibility and stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to ethical business practices.
The ACC's decision is expected to usher in a fresh chapter for the Champa Brothers and their businesses, allowing them to continue to drive growth and innovation within the Maldivian tourism sector without the specter of the MMPRC scandal looming over them.