The Maldives is reeling from allegations of black magic involving two ministers, Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem and Adam Rameez, accused of performing rituals on President Mohamed Muizzu. Arrested on June 23, 2024, the ministers’ detention has sparked widespread shock and raised questions about the intersection of traditional beliefs and modern governance. Amidst international scrutiny and public speculation, the case threatens to reshape the political landscape of this tourist-reliant nation.

​The Maldives is reeling from allegations of black magic involving two ministers, Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem and Adam Rameez, accused of performing rituals on President Mohamed Muizzu. Arrested on June 23, 2024, the ministers’ detention has sparked widespread shock and raised questions about the intersection of traditional beliefs and modern governance. Amidst international scrutiny and public speculation, the case threatens to reshape the political landscape of this tourist-reliant nation. 

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