Same-sex relations

HRCM expresses concern over leak of explicit videos

August 11, 2022, 20:19

Malé, Maldives - Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has expressed serious concern over the recent increase in the leak of videos depicting explicit content. HRCM, in a statement released… Continued

Same-sex scandal: 3 persons’ case forwarded to PG

August 10, 2022, 18:56

Malé, Maldives - Three persons's cases have been forwarded to the Prosecutor General's Office for their involvement in same-sex relations with Bangladeshi man MD Alamgir. The trio are younger brother… Continued

No Ministers investigated over explicit same-sex video scandal: CP Hameed

August 9, 2022, 17:34

Malé, Maldives - Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed has stated today that there are not Cabinet Ministers involved in the recently leaked same-sex videos. Local police have been investigating the… Continued

Explicit same sex videos: 18 passports seized

August 8, 2022, 20:07

Malé, Maldives - The passports of 18 persons involved in the now leaked explicit same-sex videos have been seized by authorities, revealed Police today. However, Police refrained from revealing any… Continued

More sacks and suspensions over same-sex videos

August 8, 2022, 14:21

Malé, Maldives - Following recent leaks of explicit same-sex videos in the Maldives, authorities have terminated a senior official of the National Center for the Holy Quran (NCHQ) and suspended… Continued

Maldives Police debunk MP Saleem’s participation in same-sex video

August 8, 2022, 13:06

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has confirmed that MP of Hoarafushi constituency, Ahmed Saleem was not a participant in the same-sex videos leaked on social media recently. In a… Continued

President Solih’s administration is pandering to hardline extremists: Nasheed

July 28, 2022, 22:28

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed stated on Thursday that his brother Ahmed Nazim's arrest earlier tonight was politically motivated to appease hardline… Continued

Police make multiple high-profile arrests for gay sexual relations

July 28, 2022, 20:47

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Thursday made multiple high-profile arrests regarding leaked videos portraying same-sex sexual relations. Police arrested a police officer, ex-parliamentarian and high-profile lawyer under… Continued