Fathimath Shamnaz Explained

Fathimath Shamnaz
Office:Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy
Term Start:17 November 2023
Term End:28 June 2024
President:Mohamed Muizzu
Predecessor:(Ministry created)
Succeeded:Ibrahim Mimrah
Birth Name:Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem

Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem is a Maldivian politician who briefly served as the Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy.[1]

Alleged sorcery

On 28 June 2024, she was arrested for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu.[2] After she was arrested, her and her former husband, Adam Rameez, was suspended from their roles.[3] On 13 July 2024, she was released from custody.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Krasteva . Gergana . 27 June 2024 . Top minister arrested over 'performing black magic spell' . 10 August 2024 . Metro (British newspaper).
  2. News: 28 June 2024 . Black magic performed over Maldives President? Bizarre incident sees arrest of two ministers . 10 August 2024 . . 0971-8257.
  3. News: Osmanagic . Ameera . 28 June 2024 . Minister Rameez and State Minister Shamnaz suspended . 10 August 2024 . The Edition.
  4. News: Mohamed . Mariyath . 13 July 2024 . Shamnaz and sister, arrested for sorcery, released . 10 August 2024 . The Edition.