Male: In a surprising move, the Maldives police arrested the State Minister for Environment for allegedly performing “black magic” on President Mohamed Muizzu. According to the reports, the police in the Maldives arrested State Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Energy, Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem, on Sunday along with two others in the capital city Male, over the shocking allegations.
As per the police officials, Saleem has been remanded in custody for a week pending investigations. However, no official details, about the reason, have been shared by the police for her arrest.
‘Sorcery’ Carries a Six-Month Jail Sentence Under Islamic law
A local media publication said, “There have been reports that Fathimath Shamnaz was arrested for performing black magic on President Muizzu.” The police have however, neither confirmed nor denied the report.
Saleem, who held an important position in the Government of Maldives on the frontlines of the climate crisis, has been accused of unusual offence.
However, according to the sources, ‘sorcery’ is not a criminal offence under the penal code in the Muslim-majority Maldives, but it does carry a six-month jail sentence under Islamic law. As per believes, the people across the archipelago widely practice traditional ceremonies, believing they can win favours and curse opponents.
Further legal action is being taken against the arrested minister.
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