Alhan Fahmy
Alhan Fahmy | |
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| People's Majlis of Maldives | |
| Member of Parliament for Feydhoo constituency | |
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| Born | 2 January 1980 Malé, Maldives |
| Political party | Independent |
| @AlhanFahmy on Twitter | |
| Website | https://alhanfahmy.com |
Alhan Fahmy (born 2 January 1980) was 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 Gayyoom.
Political career[edit]
Alhan 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 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 Maldivian Democratic party Dr. Ibrahim Didi, Alhan was ousted from his post as the Vice president of the Maldivian Democratic Party by the Party's national council in an emergency sitting. Both the politicians later resigned from MDP and signed to Jumhoory Party of Maldives.[5]
Stabbing[edit]
On 1 February 2014, MP 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[edit]
In July 2013, An alleged videotape of Supreme court Judge Ali Hameed was leaked online. In the investigation of the case, MP 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[edit]
In May 2022, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Maldives central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), filed a police case against Mr 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 Maldives Monetary Authority (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]
Candidacy[edit]
Alhan Fahmy announced his candidacy for the Maldives Presidential election of 2023, in September 2019.
References[edit]
- ^ SunOnline (10 November 2009). "Foreign minister survives no-confidence motion". Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Miadhu News (29 December 2011). "DRP takes disciplinary action against AYAN Z".
- ^ Minivan News News (18 February 2010). "Alhan Fahmy and Abdul Ghafoor sign up to MDP". Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Miadhu News (1 May 2011). "Dr. Didi elected as President and Alhan as Vice President of MDP".
- ^ SunOnline (30 April 2012). "Elected President and Vice President of MDP removed from posts in emergency meeting".
- ^ miniavan News (1 February 2014). "Opposition MP Alhan Fahmy stabbed". Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Inter-Parliamentary Union (3 February 2014). "Stabbing of Maldivian opposition MP condemned".
- ^ People's Majlis of Maldives (4 February 2014). "Speaker condemns the attack on MP Alhan Fahmy".
- ^ Raajje MV (1 February 2014). "Opposition MP Alhan Fahmy Stabbed!". Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ China Org (3 February 2014). "Maldives MP in serious condition after stabbed, flown to Sri Lanka for treatment".
- ^ Haveeru Online (2 February 2014). "MP Alhan stabbed, taken to Sri Lanka for treatment". Archived from the original on 28 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Minivan News (1 February 2014). "Stabbed MP undergoes surgery in Sri Lanka". Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Haveeru Online (1 February 2014). "Alhan's condition remains unchanged: Family". Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Haveeru Online (15 August 2013). "Police summon MP Alhan over judge's sex tape". Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ Sun Online (15 August 2013). "Alhan Fahmy summoned by police regarding Ali Hameed sex video scandal".
- ^ "Police summon ex-MP Alhan for investigation over money laundering". Sun News Maldives. May 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2023.