Mohamed Gasam
Mohamed Gasam | |
|---|---|
މުޙައްމަދު ގަސަމް | |
| Managing Director of Fuel Supplies Maldives | |
| In office 4 February 2019 – 30 November 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Ismail Suhail |
| Member of the People's Majlis | |
| In office 28 May 2009 – 28 May 2014 | |
| President | Mohamed Nasheed Mohamed Waheed Hassan Abdulla Yameen |
| Succeeded by | Saudulla Hilmy |
| Constituency | Thinadhoo |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Maldivian Democratic Party |
Mohamed Gasam (Dhivehi: މުޙައްމަދު ގަސަމް) is a Maldivian businessman and politician who served as the managing director of Fuel Supplies Maldives, a subsidiary of the State Trading Organization of the Maldives from 2019 to 2023. He previously served as the Member of the People's Majlis for the Thinadhoo constituency from 2009 to 2014.
Political career
According to a report by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), he was among several Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) activists detained in Thinadhoo in 2006 and subjected to pepper-spray while in custody—an incident cited internationally as part of the regime’s repression of pro-democracy demonstrators.[1]
Gasam served as the Member of the People's Majlis for the Thinadhoo constituency following the 2009 parliamentary elections representing the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) during the 17th People’s Majlis.[2]
In 2011, Gasam was present at the confrontation in Kaadedhdhoo Airport where former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was met with angry MDP members which escalated when Umar Naseer made derogatory remarks against President Mohamed Nasheed.[3]
In 2013, when the Majlis accepted the Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Bill submitted by MP Rozaina Adam, Gasam was appointed to the 11-member ad hoc review committee formed to examine it.[4]
2012 protests and court case
Gasam was arrested on 30 July 2012 during an MDP protest, listed among detained MPs.[5]
He was also detained and allegedly beaten during the 8 February 2012 protest crackdown near the Maldives Monetary Authority, documented by the Maldivian Democracy Network.[6]
Two police officers were charged in 2014 with assaulting him during those events,[7] and acquitted in 2016–2017 for lack of sufficient evidence.[8]
Business career
Gasam was appointed managing director of Fuel Supplies Maldives on 4 February 2019.[9][10]
In October 2023, a viral video showed FSM employees destroying archived paperwork.[11] Gasam denied wrongdoing, stating that only obsolete files were being disposed of.[12] The National Archives of the Maldives and Anti-Corruption Commission sought investigation, and subsequently filed formal complaints with the police.[13][14] The Privatization and Corporatization Board warned state owned enterprises to not destroy documents and warned of swift legal action.[15]
On 30 November 2023, Gasam was dismissed as the managing director.[16]
See also
References
- ↑ "Arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of various members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)". World Organisation Against Torture. 10 November 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Parliamentary Election 2009 Statistics - Result". Elections Commission (Maldives). Retrieved 26 July 2026. Go to the "Result" tab and search "Mohamed Gasam".
- ↑ "ELECTORAL VIOLENCE MONITORING - Local Council Elections 2011" (PDF). Maldivian Democracy Network. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 November 2023.
- ↑ "Parliament accepts Bill on Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace". Sun. 10 April 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ↑ "Several MDP Members of Parliament arrested". Sun. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ↑ "MDP detainees list, February 2012 crackdown". Maldives Democracy Network. March 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Two police officers charged over attack on former MP Gasam". Sun. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ↑ Fathih, Mohamed Saif (26 May 2016). "Two policemen acquitted of assaulting ex-MP". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ↑ Ibrahim, Nafaahath (3 February 2019). "New MD appointed for FSM". The Edition. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ↑ "Mr. Gasam as new MD of FSM". Corporate Maldives. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (23 October 2023). "FSM Staff suspended over leaking of document destroying video". The Edition. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (25 October 2023). "Gasam defends himself, claims no undue benefits received". The Edition. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (24 October 2023). "National Archives to file case with Police against FSM for destroying documents". The Edition. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "ACC asks police to probe destruction of state documents". Sun. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Rehan, Mohamed (26 October 2023). "PCB warns public companies over destroying paperwork". The Edition. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Corporate Governance Report 2023" (PDF). State Trading Organization. pp. 4–5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2026. Retrieved 17 October 2025.