The documentary revealed how millions of state funds were embezzled and laundered.[1] This money was used to bribe judges, politicians, and police officials.[1] It also revealed Yameen's alleged involvement in the torching of Raajje TV, and impeded the investigation into the disappearance of Ahmed Rilwan.[2][3]
Maldivian government response
The government dismissed the documentary as 'defamatory and biased', and how the documentary didn't substantiate the allegations against Yameen.[4][5][6] The government also issued a warning over the documentary, and has introduced strict defamation laws.[7] The Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), which is the ruling party, had threatened to sue Al Jazeera over the expose.[8]
Yameen later apologized to the people after an official audit report had revealed that $79m dollars was embezzled, which was criticized by his former deputy Mohamed Jameel Ahmed.[9][10]
In 2017, president Yameen later admitted that unlawful money obtained by Adeeb entered his residence.[11] PPM later backtracked and said that Yameen's speech was misinterpreted.[12]
Award
The documentary won the Corruption Reporting Award at the One World Media ceremony.[13] Accepting the award, Will Jordan dedicated the award to Yameen Rasheed, who was murdered in front of his house.[13]
Reception
After the documentary was published, Transparency Maldives called for an independent investigation into President Yameen about the concerns raised by Al Jazeera.[14]
The Anti-Corruption Commission launched an inquiry to verify the information in the corruption exposé.[15]
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