Maldives has fallen three places in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI), highlighting ongoing concerns about the country’s struggle against corruption.

According to the CPI released by Transparency International today, the Maldives is ranked 96th out of 180 countries, scoring 38 points. This marks a decline of one point from the previous year, indicating a lack of significant progress in tackling corruption.

In a statement, Transparency Maldives expressed concern over the results, stating that corruption remains deeply rooted in the highest levels of governance. The organisation noted that key individuals involved in past corruption scandals have yet to be held accountable, further weakening public trust in the system.

The statement urged authorities to take decisive action by ending the protection of corrupt individuals and conducting thorough investigations into corruption allegations.

With corruption remaining a major issue, calls for greater transparency, accountability, and stronger enforcement of anti-corruption measures continue to grow.