The legal representatives of Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Dawood have strongly rejected the allegations made by Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis, Ahmed Nazim, describing them as false, baseless, and damaging to the reputation of a senior law enforcement officer.
In a statement issued by Lawcraft Law Firm LLP, the defense clarified that no unaccounted or illegal funds have ever entered Assistant Commissioner Dawood’s personal accounts. The firm emphasized that state investigations into the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) scandal — including testimonies from former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor — have not found any evidence linking Dawood to the case.
The firm further cited findings by the Police Board and past court decisions that upheld Dawood’s integrity, stressing that “there is no room to question the credibility or conduct of Assistant Commissioner Mohamed Dawood”.
The statement was released after Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, speaking during a Public Finance Committee meeting earlier today, alleged that large sums of money from unknown sources were deposited into Dawood’s bank accounts between 2023 and 2024. Nazim, who also chairs the sub-committee probing Polco, a company linked to the Police Service, claimed that Dawood had acquired multiple properties and made substantial cash payments, suggesting the funds could be connected to MMPRC-related corruption.
According to Nazim’s remarks, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had noted additional findings in a confidential report, which he said could not be publicly disclosed. He also alleged that Dawood received rent payments for a property not owned by him or his wife, and that Dawood’s child was later registered as the owner of one of the apartments allegedly purchased through cash transactions.
Rejecting these accusations, Dawood’s legal team warned that making unverified claims in a parliamentary committee without giving the accused a chance to respond is “irresponsible” and “damaging to public trust in executive institutions.” The firm urged members of parliament to ensure accountability and fairness in public discourse, especially when discussing ongoing or sensitive investigations.
Assistant Commissioner Mohamed Dawood — promoted to his current rank in September 2024 — has served in multiple key policing roles, including as Head of Road Police, Deputy Head of the Drug Enforcement Department, and as a lead detective officer in major national investigations.
The firm concluded its statement by reaffirming Dawood’s clean record and dedication to the Maldives Police Service, reiterating that unfounded allegations should not be allowed to erode public confidence in the nation’s law enforcement agencies.
