Court extends detention of Godzine Sargsyan and Maldivian arrested in connection with Artur brothers case

The Criminal Court has extended the detention period of French national Godzine Sargsyan and a Maldivian man identified as Ahmed Nishan.

Six expats arrested over alleged fight with Maldivian colleagues in Noonu Atoll

Local media reported the incident was sparked after a Maldivian staff member accidentally ran into a Bangladeshi man while he was walking out of the mess room.

Kumundhoo islanders bash Indian teacher after accusing him of hitting student

An Indian physics teacher has been hospitalised after a group of angry islanders confronted him on the island of Kumundhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, and beat him up after accusing him of hitting a student in the chest.

Four arrested in connection with gang rape of 20 year-old girl on Dhuvaafaru

Police have arrested three 17 year-old boys and a 19 year-old man in connection with the gang rape and filming of a 20 year-old girl on the island of Dhuvaafaru in Raa Atoll.

Haveeru shareholders sue chairman for failure to pay share of profits since 1983

A lawyer representing the other shareholders requested the civil court issue an injunction against the paper’s potential sale by company chairman Mohamed Zahir Hussain, alleging this would harm their interests.

Police launch investigation into social media sex scandal ring

Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz has said police have received reports that people are being blackmailed after being solicited for cybersex over social media.

Adhaalath Party demands educational certificates of Penal Code Committee MPs

In a statement issued today, the Adhaalath Party confirmed the letter was sent because the Penal Code Committee had “invited” Sheikh Ilyas before the committee.

Minor arrested in connection with Dr Afrasheem’s case sentenced for misleading investigation

The Juvenile Court has sentenced a minor arrested in connection with Dr Afrasheem Ali’s murder to eight months imprisonment after the court found him guilty of misleading the police investigation.

Police arrest 17 year-old boy in connection with Foakaidhoo abortion case

A Fokaidhoo island council member told Minivan News the father of a 17 year-old girl had called the council to inform them his daughter’s pregnancy had been terminated.

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