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MALE’, Maldives- 1 foreigner and 2 locals who were pedophile suspects
in 3 cases of sexually abusing minors investigated by the Family and
Child Protection Department (FCPD) has been found guilty and sentenced
to prison by the Criminal Court of Maldives.
The first case was reported in 2010 of a Bangladesh national, Mr.
Mohamed Amirudheen (Age 29) who was brought into police custody on
allegations of pressuring an 11 year old minor to engage in sexual
activities. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the criminal court
after the court held that he was found guilty of the charges presented.
This case was investigated by Police Sergeant Ahmed Suzeel (Service No:
1496).
Second case was reported in 2011 of Mr. Hamid Qasim, a local 32 year
old of ADh. Mahibadhoo who was arrested on charges for exposing a 15
year old minor diagnosed with special needs, to erotic material in the
form of photographs and engaging the boy in sexual activities. He was
given a sentence of 10 years as well after Court held him guilty for the
charges. The case was investigated by Police Corporal Hussain Fahmee
(Service No: 2081).
The third suspect found guilty on charges of repeatedly sexually
abusing his 7 year old stepdaughter on a number of occasions was Mr.
Moosa Didi resident of Dhafthar No. 4115 and was sentenced to 15 years
in prison. The case was investigated by Police Lance Corporal Mohamed
Irushad (Service No: 2058).
The Maldives Police Service urges the public to forward any
information on such odious crimes against women and children in order
for justice to be served for the victims. The Maldives Police Service
will remain to be at the service of law abiding citizens and assures the
public of our dedication in the mission to maintain law and order in
the nation.
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