Murder

Nishama’s death: Faisal, accused of killing his wife, attempts suicide

December 13, 2022, 11:25

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that Abubakur Faisal, who was arrested in connection with his wife, Nishama Mohamed's murder, was found trying to commit suicide at 23:15… Continued

Woman murdered, decapitated in Male City

August 7, 2022, 10:21

Male', Maldives: Maldives Police confirmed late Saturday that a woman was found murdered in a residence located in the Henveiru ward of Male' City. The victim was identified as Shiau… Continued

Criminal Court commences migrant murder trial with possible death penalty

July 25, 2022, 15:36

Malé, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Monday commenced the trial of Pakistani chef Mohamed Abid charged with the murder of Bangladeshi waiter by Shameem. The prosecution has charged… Continued

Chef pleads self-defence in migrant murder case

June 26, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - Pakistani Chef Mohamed Abid charged with the murder of Bangladeshi water plead self-defence at the Criminal Court hearing on Sunday. The Pakistani man was arrested during a… Continued

Maldives Police search for Pakistani citizen wanted for homicide

April 16, 2022, 21:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has initiated a search for Muhammad Abid, a 26-year-old male Pakistani national wanted in suspicion of a homicide earlier tonight. The suspect is deemed… Continued

Taxi Driver Gasim’s Murder: Suspect’s DNA found on murder weapon

April 13, 2022, 17:12

Malé, Maldives - Forensic investigators on Wednesday stated that three people's DNA was found on the knife found near the crime scene including murder suspect Adhuham Mohamed and victim Gasim… Continued

Criminal Court rules migrant worker Salim guilty of Dhangethi murder

January 26, 2022, 13:42

Malé, Maldives - Earlier today, the Criminal Court of Maldives ruled that Bangladeshi migrant worker Shah Alom Mia (29), common name Salim, was guilty of both charges by the prosecution.… Continued

Dhangethi Murder: Migrant worker pleads guilty, heirs seek death penalty

January 19, 2022, 16:00

Malé, Maldives - Bangladeshi migrant worker Shah Alom Mia (29), common name Salim, plead guilty to the murder of local businessman Mahmood Abu Bakr (57) at the Criminal Court today.… Continued

Migrant worker charged with first degree murder in Dhangethi murder case

December 15, 2021, 15:19

Malé, Maldives - Bangladeshi migrant worker Shah Alom Mia (29), common name Salim, has been charged with first degree murder under the Maldives Penal Code (Law no. 9/2014). The Prosecutor… Continued

JUST IN: Salim confesses to the Dhangethi murder

December 2, 2021, 16:51

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police today stated that Shah Alom Mia under arrest for the murder of local businessman Mahmood Abu Bakr (57) has confessed to the crime. The… Continued