Managing Director of Maldive Gas, Shazail Shiyam has been suspended from work over an alleged case of corruption.

Chief Communications Strategist at The President's Office, Ibrahim Hoodh revealed that Shazail has been suspended for misusing his position and power and for a case of alleged corruption submitted online through the portal developed under the 'Zero Tolerance Towards Corruption' policy.

Hoodh further added that Shazail was suspended yesterday, and that he will remain under suspension till both cases are finished probing.

Shazail was appointed as the MD of Maldive Gas back in January of this year.