Aishath Easha Ashraf, who formerly occupied high-ranking positions in the President’s Office and multiple ministries, expresses her desire to reveal all information concerning the documentary released by the online news outlet Adhadhu.

Easha was taken in for interrogation on Tuesday evening. She reached the Phase I Hulhumale' Police Station at 21:00.

As per the police summons, she is charged with being involved in the production of a documentary purportedly aimed at President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.

Following the interrogation, ex-Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem, designated as Easha’s attorney, informed the press that she has chosen to provide a complete statement to the investigators. He mentioned that the legal team would update the media following the formal delivery of the statement.

“Once we provide the statement for the investigation, we will elaborate thoroughly,” said Shameem.

"These occurrences are quite typical in the work environment." We desire for occurrences like this to cease. "Such events should never occur," he remarked, emphasizing that Easha is a victim in this situation. Shameem mentioned that the team would eventually explain how she became a victim.

Shameem stated that the police told them they had gathered enough information to move forward with the investigation. “I think the police wouldn't make a statement like that without providing clarification,” he stated.

Lawyer Mohamed Fareed, a member of the defense team, stated that police informed them they possess evidence identifying the woman in the 'Aisha' documentary as Easha.

Authorities are handling the matter as a significant criminal inquiry. Easha's passport has been confiscated for three months due to a Criminal Court directive, indicating that police acquired information suggesting she was planning to leave the Maldives.

Authorities have initiated a significant investigation into the documentary as well. Under a judicial mandate, law enforcement personnel stormed the Adhadhu newsroom, conducted a thorough search of the location, and confiscated numerous electronic devices and journalism tools for forensic examination. For the first time in recent history, a media office in the Maldives has been raided by police.

Measures have also been implemented against the newspaper's management. The passports belonging to CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and Managing Editor Hassan Mohamed are being held until July 27. Both were called in for questioning but chose to invoke their right to remain silent. Authorities stated that their passports were confiscated due to information suggesting they might also try to exit the nation.

Journalists' groups have voiced worries, stating that the changes threaten press freedom.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has openly rejected all accusations presented in the documentary. He mentioned that he would urge officials to initiate legal proceedings against all parties engaged in its creation.