Alhan Fahmy (born 2 January 1980) is a Maldivian politician who served as a parliament member of the 17th People's Majlis sitting of Maldives representing the Addu Atoll Feydhoo constituency representing the then opposition party Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party under the leadership of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
Alhan Fahmy | |
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| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Constituency | Feydhoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 January 1980 Malé, Maldives |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Jumhooree Party Maldivian Democratic Party (2010–2012) Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party |
| @AlhanFahmy on Twitter | |
| Website | https://alhanfahmy.com |
Political career
editAlhan was elected as a parliament member, under the flagship of Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP). He was one of the youngest members elected endorsed by then President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Alhan changed his alliance from DRP to the Maldivian Democratic party citing undemocratic sects in the DRP, more controversially following the vote he abstained in no confidence motion against the then foreign Minister Ahmed Shaheed.[1][2][3]
Alhan Fahmy was elected as the Vice President of then ruling Party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on 1 May 2011, beating the former housing Minister of President Mohamed Nasheeds's Cabinet Mr. Mohamed Aslam by 13,598 votes.[4]
On 30 April 2012, along with President of MDP Dr. Ibrahim Didi, Alhan was ousted from his post as the Vice president of the MDP by the party's national council in an emergency sitting. Both the politicians later resigned from MDP and signed to Jumhooree Party.[5]
Stabbing
editOn 1 February 2014, Alhan fahmy was stabbed while in a meeting with an opposition parliament member in an open restaurant.[6][7][8][9] He was rushed to ADK Hospital and later transferred under emergency to Sri Lanka for further treatment.[10][11][12]
In his briefing to media, the treating doctor in Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Wisham stated that Alhan was stabbed in his back in the thoracic spine, and that he was not initially able to move his right leg at all immediately after the stabbing. Dr. Wisham also stated that since the injury has been sustained to the spinal cord itself, Alhan has a 50/50 percent chance for a full recovery and to be able to walk without aid.[13]
Supreme Court Judge Scandal
editIn July 2013, an alleged videotape of Supreme court Judge Ali Hameed was leaked online. In the investigation of the case, Alhan was summoned to the Maldives Police Service on 15 August 2013, along with then chairman of Maldives National Broadcasting Commission (MNBC) Mr. Ahmed Faiz.[14][15]
Controversies
editIn May 2022, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), filed a police case against Fahmy in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme carried out by his company, King's Forex Trading Company. The investigation aimed to determine if there were any instances of money laundering linked to the scheme. Mr Fahmy, facing legal challenges, decided to sue the MMA over the losses his company incurred. His lawyers argued that since Maldivian legislation and regulations did not explicitly criminalize forex trading, it could not be deemed illegal. The situation highlighted the seriousness of the alleged Ponzi scheme and the potential financial repercussions for the investors, a great majority of whom did not receive their returns or money back.[16]
References
edit- ^ Naish, Ahmed (10 November 2009). "Foreign minister survives no-confidence motion". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "DRP takes disciplinary action against Alhan Fahmy". Miadhu News. 29 December 2009. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014.
- ^ Robinson, JJ (18 February 2010). "Alhan Fahmy and Abdul Ghafoor sign up to MDP". Miadhu News. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Dr. Didi elected as President and Alhan as Vice President of MDP". Miadhu News. 1 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 July 2011.
- ^ "Elected President and Vice President of MDP removed from posts in emergency meeting". Sun. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Bosley, Daniel (1 February 2014). "Opposition MP Alhan Fahmy stabbed". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Stabbing of Maldivian opposition MP condemned". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Speaker condemns the attack on MP Alhan Fahmy". People's Majlis. 4 February 2014. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014.
- ^ Anees, Shan Mohamed (1 February 2014). "Opposition MP Alhan Fahmy Stabbed!". Raajje TV. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Maldives MP in serious condition after stabbed, flown to Sri Lanka for treatment". China Internet Information Center. Xinhua News Agency. 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Naafiz, Ali (2 February 2014). "MP Alhan stabbed, taken to Sri Lanka for treatment". Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 28 March 2014.
- ^ Bosley, Daniel (2 February 2014). "Stabbed MP undergoes surgery in Sri Lanka". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Ahmed, Farah (8 February 2014). "Alhan's condition remains unchanged: Family". Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014.
- ^ Yoosuf, Ali (15 August 2013). "Police summon MP Alhan over judge's sex tape". Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Alhan Fahmy summoned by police regarding Ali Hameed sex video scandal". Sun. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Naizak (16 May 2022). "Police summon ex-MP Alhan for investigation over money laundering". Sun. Retrieved 18 October 2024.