Hussain Shameem, the former Prosecutor General, has been designated as the legal counsel for Easha Ashraf, whose passport is being retained due to a documentary featuring claims involving President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.

The matter involves a criminal probe conducted by the Maldives Police Service. Easha has prior experience in the President's Office and various ministries. Her passport was confiscated by court order for three months.

Shameem has been assigned to provide legal support for Easha in the case, which has garnered considerable interest in political and media sectors.

Authorities are examining the documentary as an extremely serious matter. Details of the allegations against Easha have not been released yet. Nevertheless, Shameem assured that he would act on her behalf after her passport was confiscated.

Shameem informed Sun that the main duty of defense attorneys is to guarantee an impartial inquiry for their clients.

Shameem possesses significant expertise in criminal matters and has acted as the chief prosecutor for the state.

On Monday evening, law enforcement executed a court-ordered raid at the newspaper's office, confiscating numerous electronic devices and journalistic tools. For the first time in recent history, law enforcement has conducted a raid on a Maldivian media organization's office.

Moreover, the travel documents of two top officials of Adhadhu, CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and Managing Editor Hassan Mohamed, have been confiscated for a period of three months due to a court ruling. The removal of gear from the newsroom has created significant challenges for the outlet’s functioning.