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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mohamed Sharuhan

Jailed Maldives' ex-president transferred to house arrest after his party candidate wins presidency

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Jailed former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen was transferred from prison to house arrest on Sunday, fulfilling the campaign promise of his party candidate who won the presidential election runoff.

Yameen is serving a prison term for bribery and money laundering during his presidency from 2013 to 2018. His transfer has been ordered by outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at the request of President-Elect Mohamed Muiz.

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