Maldives environment minister Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem was arrested for allegedly performing ‘black magic’ on President Mohamed Muizzu, local media reported on Thursday.
According to reports, along with Shamnaz, her ex-husband Adam Rameez, who was serving as a minister at the President’s Office, and two others have also been arrested on charges of using witchcraft, reportedly to get closer to Muizzu.
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The incident came to light on June 23, following which the four accused were remanded in custody for seven days. On Wednesday, Shamnaz was suspended as the state minister at the ministry of environment, reported local media house Sun.
