Maldivian police had earlier announced they had evidence linking Yameen and Shakoor to the theft of millions from the country. She is accused of aiding Yameen's efforts to steal millions of dollars from government coffers. Shakoor was charged with two counts of being an accessory to embezzlement and providing false statements to investigators, court officials said. Authorities believe millions of dollars could be stashed abroad and have said talks are underway with foreign entities to repatriate any cash found. The criminal court has already frozen Yameen's local bank accounts holding about $6.5 million, a decision the former leader has appealed.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2019 12:31 UTC