Fathimath Shamnaz

Fathimath Shamnaz
Official portrait, 2023
Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy
In office 17 November 2023 – 28 June 2024
President	Mohamed Muizzu
Preceded by	(Ministry created)
Succeeded by	Ibrahim Mimrah
Personal details
Born	Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem

Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem is a Maldivian politician who briefly served as the Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy.^[1]

Alleged sorcery

On 28 June 2024, she was arrested for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu.^[2] After she was arrested, her and her former husband, Adam Rameez, was suspended from their roles.^[3] On 13 July 2024, she was released from custody.^[4]

References

1. Krasteva, Gergana (27 June 2024). "Top minister arrested over 'performing black magic spell'". Metro (British newspaper). Retrieved 10 August 2024.
2. "Black magic performed over Maldives President? Bizarre incident sees arrest of two ministers". The Times of India. 28 June 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
3. Osmanagic, Ameera (28 June 2024). "Minister Rameez and State Minister Shamnaz suspended". The Edition. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
4. Mohamed, Mariyath (13 July 2024). "Shamnaz and sister, arrested for sorcery, released". The Edition. Retrieved 10 August 2024.