44. 2016 年 12 月 16 日，工作组按照其常规来文程序，将来文方的指控转交马尔代夫政府。工作组请马尔代夫政府从事实和适用的法律两个方面，就本案尤其是就来文方所作指控提供任何信息。工作组请马尔代夫政府在 2017 年 2 月 16 日前答复。2017 年 2 月 6 日，马尔代夫政府提出延期请求，获准。马尔代夫政府按照要求于 2017 年 3 月 17 日前作出了答复。
44. On 16 December 2016, the Working Group transmitted the allegations from the source to the Government under its regular communications procedure. The Working Group invited the Government to provide any information regarding the case and in particular, on the allegations made by the source, both in respect of the facts and the applicable legislation. The Working Group requested the Government to provide its reply by 16 February 2017. On 6 February 2017, the Government requested an extension, which was granted. The Government responded by 17 March 2017, as requested.