Bassam appeals 23‑year sentence

5 days ago

Former FAM president Bassam Adeel Jaleel has appealed his 23‑year sentence in two cases. Bassam, who is already serving a nine‑year sentence, received an additional 23 years for embezzling money sent by FIFA to the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) as a COVID‑19 relief loan for local clubs. The Criminal Court found that Bassam used the USD 1.2 million relief loan to