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Friday, November 8, 2013

35 convicts have been pardoned by the President

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President Dr Mohamed Waheed has pardoned 35 convicts who were performing their sentences for various crimes.

The Presidents Office told that convicts carrying out sentences for murder, terrorism, sexual abuse of minors, rape, and homosexual conduct were not involved among pardoned.

Also the President’s Office stated that, in a statement released today that the pardon was issued under the Law on Clemency and Alleviation of Penalties. Convicts pardoned today were carrying out prison sentences, exile sentences, and house arrest sentences.

And also stated that 35 convicts were pardoned with conditions.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Man arrested for homosexual child abuse

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A man has been arrested in Shaviyani atoll Feydhoo island for homosexual child abuse.

CNM is informed that Ismail Rasheed from Fus Villa house is the duty officer of the island's powerhouse.

Police media official said that such a case was reported and is under investigation but did not say whether anyone was arrested or not in connection with the case.

Island council's vice president told CNM that the case was reported to police on the request of the child's family.


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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Child molester arrested

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A 41-year-old man has been arrested who sexually molested a 12-year-old girl in Haa Dhaal atoll Naivaadhoo island.

The man was arrested from the atoll's Neykurendhoo island on August 18 under a court warrant after he was reported to police on August 15.

Police said that the man has previous records of homosexuality, child molestation and assault.

Kulhudhuffushi police station is investigating the case.

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41 year old man arrested for molesting 12 year old

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Police have arrested a 41 year old man in connection with a case in which a 12 year old minor was sexually abused in the island of Naavaidhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

The man was arrested while he was on Neykurandhoo Island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

Police said the man had previous records of homosexuality, child abuse, and assault.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Two arrested from Vilimale for homosexuality

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Police arrested two Maldivian men last night in Vilimale while they were engaged in a homosexual act.

Police said that the 23-year-old and 24-year-old were spotted by a police patrol while they were engaged in a homosexual act on Vilimale's southeast beach at 2015 hours.

The case is under investigation by Vilimale police station.

Via: CNM



The area of the Vilimale beach from where the two men were arrested for homosexuality. PHOTO: VILIMALE POLICE STATION
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Man arrested for sexually molesting underaged girl

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A 19-year-old man was arrested in Meem atoll Muli early today for sexually molesting a 14-year-old girl.

The man was arrested after police received a report at 0120 hours. 

The man has previous records of sexual indecency, theft, drug abuse and mugging.

Child sexual abuse cases increased during Ramadan according to police statistics.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Child molestation suspect arrested with half kilogram of drugs

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A man who was being sought for sexual molestation of a child was arrested today with half a kilogram of drugs.

He was apprehended while at home (Hunaru house in Male's Maafannu ward) under a court warrant. 

Police also arrested a 23-year-old woman who obstructed police's efforts in placing him under custody.

Police said that the man was one of 50 dangerous criminals sought by police who have gang connections.

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71-year-old man to be prosecuted for sexual molestation of 16-year-old boy

12:26 PM Editor No comments


A 71-year-old man is to be prosecuted for sexual molestation of a 16-year-old on various occasions.

Ali Hassan was reported to police on January 18 at 1950 hours.

He was arrested on January 23 under a court warrant and is still under police custody.

His case was sent for prosecution on July 28. 

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