Supporters of Former President Abdulla Yameen have gathered outside the Criminal Court where they are protesting, ahead of the verdict in the case him over the sale of Vaavu Atoll Aarah for resort development

Those who are protesting have been voicing that the former President is innocent. alleging that the government has been trying to influence the trial.

Key figures at the protest include PPM and PNC lawmakers along with senior government officials from his tenure as President.

Yameen is on trial for money laundering and bribery in connection to the sale of Aarah – which took place during his administration.

He is accused of abusing his position and taking a USD 1 million bribe to facilitate the sale of Aarah to Yoosuf Naeem, a former parliamentary representative for Felidhoo constituency, and laundering the money.

The state has also charged Naeem with giving the bribe.