Child sexual abuse

Three men sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault of child

August 8, 2022, 16:22

Gn. Fuvahmulah, Maldives - Three men arrested for sexually assaulting a child have been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The three men are Ahmed Asim, Abdullah Faruhad and Mohamed… Continued

Police investigate vigilantism in Dhiffushi following child sexual abuse allegations

July 18, 2022, 14:19

Male’, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Monday launched a probe into the mob assault of a man in K. Dhiffushi, alleged of sexually assaulting a minor. Latest developments to… Continued

112 child sexual abuse cases pending at Maldives Criminal Court

July 12, 2022, 12:10

Male’, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Tuesday reported that there are 112 child sexual abuse cases pending at the court. Local media reports that starting 2018, there… Continued

Child sex offender jailed for 57 years

June 22, 2022, 20:12

Malé, Maldives - An individual from Vaavu Atoll who sexually assaulted a child, and made the child witness sexual acts while being a member of the child's family has been… Continued

Addu Child Sexual Abuse Case: Supreme Court upholds Magistrate Court order to remand Aminath Dhiye

May 31, 2022, 21:10

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives on Tuesday ruled in favour of the High Court order upholding the Hithadhoo Magistrate Court’s order to remand Aminath Dhiye (Aimindhatha) arrested… Continued

Preschool sexual abuse case closed with no charges

May 12, 2022, 16:21

Malé, Maldives - The Education Ministry has closed the case of sexual abuse of a 4-year-old at a Malé school due to insufficient evidence. In a statement released today, the… Continued

PGO appeals release of suspect arrested for sexual abuse of multiple children

May 10, 2022, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General's Office has decided to appeal the release of a man arrested for the sexual abuse of six minors under his care. The 55-year-old Maldivian man… Continued

Man arrested in Malé for sexual abuse of 6 minors

May 8, 2022, 10:33

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service has confirmed that a 55-year-old Maldivian man has been arrested and remanded for sexual abuse of multiple children. Police confirmed that the 55… Continued

JUST IN: Police release Aminath Dhiye due to insufficient evidence

April 21, 2022, 23:32

Addu City Maldives - Aminath Dhiye (Aimindhatha) arrested in connection to the Addu City child sex abuse scandal is being released due to insufficient evidence. Police released a statement today… Continued

Human Rights Commission monitors Addu Child Sexual Abuse Case

April 20, 2022, 14:10

Malé, Maldives - Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) stated on Wednesday that the commission is closely monitoring the Addu Child Sexual Abuse Case. At a press conference held… Continued