Housing and Lands Minister Shakeel Mohamed threatens Supreme Court action against FCC over asset declarations
Housing and Lands Minister Shakeel Mohamed has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Financial Crimes Commission FCC, threatening to take the institution to the Supreme Court if it fails to regularize his asset declaration situation. Through his attorney, Me Cader Mallam-Hassam, Mohamed served a Letter before Action, demanding immediate measures from the FCC. The Minister accuses the FCC of not properly updating its public registers, despite his assertion that he has fulfilled his legal obligations. He claims this situation damages his reputation and fuels allegations on social media, including accusations of undeclared assets or concealed acquisitions. According to the formal notice, Shakeel Mohamed states he submitted multiple declarations to the FCC under the Declaration of Assets Act 2018. The first declaration of assets and liabilities was filed on November 4, 2024, followed by a second on December 13, 2024, after his appointment as Minister of Housing and Lands. A third submission was made via letter on January 22, 2025, to complete the file and explain the late filing. His attorney cites Article 7 of the Declaration of Assets Act, which outlines the FCC's disclosure obligations. Mohamed argues that the FCC's public registers do not reflect these declarations, creating the impression that he has not met his obligations, which he strongly refutes. The Minister believes the failure to update the registers has negatively impacted his image, leading to online accusations of und
