A letter to Heywalla on ACC corruption

Of all the parasites that affect humanity I do not know of, nor can I imagine, any more distressing than that of Corruption, and having emerged from a very long vindication in this affliction, I am desirous of circulating my humble knowledge and experience from the vindication of the ACC(Anti Corruption Commission), for the benefit of other targeted citizens, with an earnest hope that it may lead to the same persistence and perseverance I now feel to bring this extraordinary change to fight against the rouge Anti Corruption Commission in the Maldives—which might be seem as difficult, but it can be accomplished by the most simple common-sense means.

The dirty work of Hassan Lutufi and Muaffizu at the Anti Corruption Commission, is not properly tackled by the Majlis and the public in generally. Because of this the insider corruption have hit upon the cause for so lamentable a disease in these guys, they have effectively applied strategies to keep the Parliament and the concerned others in check.

The ACC have spent their injudicious indulgence, in  remarks and sneers against peace loving individuals, frequently painful in society, and which, even on the strongest mind, have an unhappy effect; but I  sincerely trust this final humble effort at exposing this

corrupt organization may lead to a still more perfect ventilation of the subject and a better feeling for the innocent Maldivians affected by the creatureous ACC.

I had only my personal experience to offer as the stepping-stone to public investigation, and to proceed with my narrative of facts, earnestly hoping that the reader would patiently peruse and thoughtfully consider it, with forbearance for any fault of style or

diction, and for any seeming presumption in publishing it, which I still entreat for this further edition.

I felt some difficulty in deciding on the proper and best course of action. At one time I thought the Editor of Haveeru would kindly publish a letter from me on the subject, but further reflection led me to doubt whether so insignificant an individual would be noticed without some special introduction. Also given the status quo that Haveeru Editors are on the payroll of the architect of corruption Mr. Nazim( Jangiyaa).

I read with much interest an article on the subject in Heywalla 2013—defining tolerably well the effects, of the work of ACC and their Boss Nazim, but offering no tangible remedy, or even positive solution to the problem —“What is the Cause of Corruption in the Maldives~“ I was pleased with the article as a whole, but objected to some portions of it, and thought of writing this letter to the Editor of this blog offering my experience on the subject, but again it struck me that an unknown individual like myself would have but little prospect of notice; so I finally resolved to publish anyway. this my humble letter, with no other reason, motive, or expectation than an earnest desire to help those who happened to be targeted by the ACC as I was, for that corpulence was remediable I was well convinced.

(Thank you for your letter... This is a presentation of a Maldivian who wish to remain annonymous)

Anti-Corruption Commission; The Bedrock of Corruption in Maldives

The Anti-Corruption Commission , Maldives

If you want to know who is behind the dirty politics, follow the money trail. Maldives has fallen prey to dirty politics. Some have fallen victims (those who did not want to join the dirty politics) and those who stood to benefit (those who joined the dirty political band wagon). Amongst the many that joined the dirty politics, was the very institution that was set up to follow the money trail and catch the dirty politicians systematically. It became the arm that assist and provide cover for the dirty politicians.  Is this the mission for which the ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION of Maldives was setup?

 

Today it is popularly known among Maldivians as the BRIBE COMMISSION.  It is headed by Mohamed Luthufi who once worked as an auditor and became tantalized with huge amounts of money that was siphoned by the Government officials. Luthufi made it his objective in life to get into the commission to be part of this siphoning of state funds.

 

Rufiyaa Changes Hands in ACC

Luthuli was selected to the Anti-Corruption Commission by the opposition parties during President Nasheed's Administration, to steer the course of the independent institutions to a moral setting and exposing corruption in government. President Nasheed ingeniously  saw it as a plus point to archive his goals of destroying Maldives, been a descendent of the rouge family that failed to bring about a revolution despite several attempts.



Members of the ACC or Bribe Commission as commonly known, like Muaffiz, Abdulla Hilmy, Khadija, had corrupt records and they had mastered the art of indulgence keeping themselves aloof of the law. Nasheed's decision may have been based on his conviction of the old saying, "set a thief to catch a thief". Unfortunately these thieves did not catch thieves, they joined the bandwagon and facilitated the campaign of terrorizing civil servants by aiding and abetting corrupt rouges.

 

Members of Anti-Corruption Commission summoned to
Parliament Sub Committee to Account for Corruption Charges
levied against the Commission - 2012.

Today the Anti-Corruption Commission members has collecting agents, (just like the mafia when they were forming in their initial stages), who threatened innocent workers and have corruption cases filed with the corrupt Anti-Corruption Commission, and promise any such case would be smoothed out if a payment could be made.

Innocent civil servants wonder in panic what it would take to protect their reputation; many would agree to pay an amount. But those adamant would stick to their virtues and refuse to pay any bribe to the commission's agents. Such civil servants would face the wrath of the Commission and they would move to implicate the victims with some bygone issue or incident even without a proper basis by concluding that the Commission saw it as corruption without even undertaking a proper investigation.  Then, in a calculated effort to assassinate the character of such persons, ACC would make announcements over the public media implicating and threatening victims with the possibility of having the charges pressed through the Prosecutor General.

 



Prosecutor-General Mr. Muizz

The proceeds of the bribe collected by the erratic behavior of ACC are shared with some very distinguished parliamentarians. Statistics show that almost 70 % of the so called cases put forward by ACC is thrown out by the court. It is a true manifestation that what ACC does of just dusting the Pompeii.

 

Corruption can be defined as misuse of power derived from your official portfolio for private gain or advantage. Isn't this what the Members of the ACC is actually doing?  This is the state of our nation living the love story with its new found democracy. The organization established eradicate corruption in Maldives is the very organization blackmailing ordinary working citizens and collecting bribes for their personal gain.

Ordinary Maldivians believe that the appointment of the present ACC with Hassan Luthufi as its leader, corruption in Maldives has increased by 56 percent. Bribes paid off to ACC officials increased by 34 percent and surprisingly was from the lowest income quintile. Transparency International’s survey evidently referred to people who responded that they paid the bribes to ACC to avoid a problem with the authorities. The report also indicated that 90 percent of people thought that ordinary people can make a difference by standing up to the treats of ACC, and refuse to pay bribes

The Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives - Is it corrupt?

Nasheed enjoying the "Idiots Dance"

President Nasheed's three years in office was the most grief-stricken era in the history of Maldives. Nasheed's government nominated officials to independent institutions vested with broad powers to oversee the functioning of the government. However, to the dismay of the helpless citizens, Nasheed ingeniously grabbed the opportunity to recruit his cronies so his party’s involvement in massive corruption to make the party wealthy will have no repercussions.

This is evident looking at the status of the nation’s economy. The national debt went from 5Billion Rufiyaa to 26Billion Rufiyaa. State owned enterprises were squandered mercilessly; some even had to declare bankruptcy. Selling the airport to GMR is a classic example. The SAARC convention held in Addu Atoll at the cost of MVR. 1Billion, and on goes the list.

All these cases were filed with the anti-corruption commission, but none of them were investigated to date. I am surprised why the Anti-Corruption Commission is refusing to look into these cases. Investigating the truth behind this reluctance, the unfolding story was shocking and disturbing. Hence I decided that it’s my duty to put this into paper and inform the Maldivian public of the “Maldivian Free Masons” that has come into existence with the new found love affair with democracy in Maldives. Illuminati

Hon. Ahmed Nazim (Jangiya)
 Deputy Speaker of the
Peoples Majlis  and
CEO of MFM)

This MFM as they call themselves has infiltrated to almost all the independent commissions, particularly the Anti-Corruption Commission, where the President of the Commission Abdulla Luthufi is a board member of the Maldivian Free Masons. The connection between the political parties and the MFM is even more shocking. ACC President Luthufi a member of PPM, the Deputy President of ACC is a member of the MDP. Both these parties systematically control the anti-corruption schemes and schedules. They decide what’s to be investigated and what not to be. Both leaders report to Jangiyaa Nazim who is the designated Chief Executive of the MFM Board. Nazim is also the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.

The MFM board is composed of Abdulla Shaahid Vice Chairman ( Speaker of the Majlis)  Jangiyaa Nazim CEO ( Deputy Speaker Majlis ) Ibrahim Husain Zaki (MDP STRONGMAN and advisor to President Nasheed) Other hidden members were not exposed as they were too inside to be exposed.

President of ACC
Abdulla Luthufi
member of PPM

ACC takes instructions from Jangiyaa Nazim on cases that has to be under taken, and on the people whose integrity to be tarnished. Abdulla Luthufi follows instructions judiciously and execute. The MFM believes that in so doing, they could keep the government officials in check allowing them to manipulate the nation’s financial resources for their own gains. The MFM has employed their henchmen in state owned enterprises to sniff out funds. Since the appointment of the current members to ACC, the Maldives corruption index went up on the world corruption index.

It's a sad reality, but how many of us know this. The MFM has systematically filtered into every vital institutions of the nation. I only hope and pray that they don't get into hospitals which could mean our kidneys and vital organs could be sold for a price.

May ALLAH BLESS MALDIVES.
Ibrahim Ali