ACC files case to stop police promotions granted during transition period

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case with the Civil Court, seeking to stop promotions that were awarded a number of top police officials just days before the new administration took office.

A spokesperson from Civil Court confirmed the case has been registered with the court.

“The case has been registered and assigned to a section. But the judge has yet to make a decision on whether to hear the case,” said the spokesperson.

The ACC was not immediately available for comment regarding the case.

At least six officials were promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, and eight officials were promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police in mid-November.

The promotions had been handed out despite an appeal by the-President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to freeze all promotions during the transitional period.

At the time, the police said the promotions were decided back in April, but was postponed until after the election, in order to avoid a possible negative image.

“There promotions were announced and decided back in April. These promotions were not handed out at the time as it was close to the election, and we found it could possibly create a negative public image,” said a police spokesperson.

The police insisted the promotions were granted in accordance with rules and regulations.