Prosecutor General (PG) Hussain Shameem has revealed charges have been raised against 4 of the 10 suspects involved in the May 6 terrorist attack.
Speaking at a press conference, PG Shameem said cases against Adhuham Ahmed Rasheed, Thahumeem Ahmed, Ali Haisham, and Mujaaz Ahmed have been submitted to the Criminal Court of the Maldives. The four suspects carry charges totalling 13 counts, he said.
He detailed that Adhuham has been charged with attempting a terrorist act, planning a terrorist act, supporting a terrorist group, and attempted murder with the use of a weapon. He said Adhuham would receive a 37-year prison sentence if found guilty on all counts and that state prosecutors have made a plea agreement with the defendant, which would reduce the sentence to 23 years.
Furthermore, Thahumeem has been charged with planning a terrorist act, participating in a terrorist act, aiding in transporting explosives, and supporting a terrorist group. He would receive a prison sentence of over 49 years if found guilty on all counts.
Meanwhile, Haisham has been charged with planning a terrorist act, aiding in transporting explosives, and participating in a terrorist act. He faces a prison sentence of 46 years if found guilty on all counts.
In addition, Mujaaz has been charged with planning a terrorist act, which carries a prison sentence of 17-20 years and aiding a fleeing criminal, which carries a prison sentence of 9 years and 18 months.
At the press conference, PG Shameem said he hopes to broadcast the trial live on television.