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#Maldives: Audit Office reports rampant corruption under Health Minister Aminath Jameel

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Health Minister Aminath Jameel is facing corruption and fraud charges by the Auditor General. The 2010 Audit of the Health Ministry found that over 14.9 million MRF worth of medical equipment had been bought from cronies in violation of budgetary regulations. In some cases, full payment was made by the Health Ministry in advance of receiving goods. This too is a violation of budgetary regulations.

Minister Aminath Jameel is the wife of Sikka Mohamed Ismail Maniku (Kuda Sikka), whose elder brother, Sikka Ahmed Ismail Maniku (Bodu Sikka) is married to President Nasheed’s father’s sister. Bodu Sikka is the convicted terrorist leader of the November 3rd coup attempt against the then President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Aminath Jameel is one of many members of Nasheed's family who have been given positions of power since he became President.

Aminath Jameel was reportedly selected by Nasheed's family to be his running mate in 2008. However, hard core MDP activists opposed her nomination.
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