Parliament Committee Decides to Suspend CP Naveen and Other Senior Officers
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu (L) presenting Ismail Naveen with insignia for his new appointment as the Commissioner of Police on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | Photo: President’s Office
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament has passed a recommendation to suspend Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen along with several senior officers, following closed-door deliberations held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The decision was reached during confidential committee meetings convened to review matters related to the Special Audit Report of the Blue Housing Project, as well as ongoing PAC inquiries into corruption linked to POLCO. Members did not disclose details of the discussions due to the meetings being held behind closed doors.
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The motion to hold Wednesday’s meeting in secret was proposed by PNC MP Mohamed Mamdooh and seconded by PNC MP Hannan Mohamed Rasheed, after which it was unanimously endorsed by members present.
According to the PAC, the committee has endorsed the suspension of the following seven senior officers:
- Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen
- Assistant Commissioner Moosa Ali
- Assistant Commissioner Ahmed Abdul Rahman
- Assistant Commissioner Mohamed Rasheed
- Assistant Commissioner Mohamed Basheer
- Assistant Commissioner Mohamed Dawood
- Superintendent of Police Ismail Shameem Adam
The committee’s recommendation will now be forwarded to the full Parliament for a vote before any suspensions take effect.
The PAC’s review is part of wider deliberations on allegations of misconduct and professional standards violations within the Maldives Police Service. The committee has been examining issues linked to POLCO corruption, with discussions held over recent days as part of that inquiry.
Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, who chairs the relevant PAC sub-committee, has previously highlighted concerns over conflicts of interest in police handling the case, noting that officers under scrutiny continue to hold senior positions.
The PAC’s move marks a significant development in the committee’s ongoing investigations, with potential disciplinary action now awaiting parliamentary decision.
