The President's Office has said a report with details on the work carried out by the now-dissolved Asset Recovery Commission would be publicized.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih formed the Asset Recovery Commission on November 17, 2018, the same day he was sworn in. The commission was formed to investigate corruption and recuperate state assets lost from January 1, 2012, till November 17, 2018, and ensure that all responsible authorities carry out their legal duties to investigate corruption and abuse of power within state and government institutions.
Last month, President Solih dissolved the commission and said the commission's tasks and responsibilities would be carried out by relevant institutions.
In response to a request sent by a private citizen under the Right to Information Act seeking information on the commission's work, the President's Offices said a detailed report on the commission's work up until its dissolution would be publicized.
Since the Asset Recovery Commission was established, the State spent over MVR 10 million on the commission. The majority of the funds were spent on the salary of commission members. In this regard, until November last year, MVR 9.1 million was paid as the salary of commission members.
