Authorities have ramped up efforts to accelerate the investigation into the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) for suspected money laundering activities. The Prosecutor General's Office is currently scrutinizing allegations that the FAM misappropriated funds from various sources and diverted them for unauthorized purposes.

In a recent development, officials convened to discuss strategies for expediting the investigation process. The discussion delved into the remaining tasks in the investigation, established a timeline for completion, and identified areas where collaboration with state agencies is necessary, said the Prosecutor General's Office.

The gathering also focused on reviewing the evidence gathered thus far, which will be submitted to the Prosecutor General's Office for further analysis. Additionally, participants assessed the need for additional investigative measures to ensure a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.

Key topics of discussion included potential charges against individuals implicated in the case. An agreement was reached that law enforcement agencies should swiftly finalize their inquiries and present their findings to the Prosecutor General's Office for a determination on prosecution, stated the Prosecutor General's Office.