Child Prostitution
Mother and uncle arrested over rape of minor
According to local media, the girl’s mother repeatedly facilitated the abuse. The alleged rapist was her uncle who lived in Malé and visited the island regularly. Both suspects have been remanded in custody for 15 days.
17 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
Minor arrested in the Fuvahmulah child prostitution case
14 Jul 2015, 4:37 PM
Three more suspects arrested in Fuvahmulah child prostitution case
13 Jul 2015, 4:01 PM
Police deny rumoured pregnancy of Fuvahmulah child prostitution victim
Underaged female victims of a child prostitution ring uncovered in Fuvahmulah last week is not pregnant despite media reports to the contrary, the police have said.
12 Jul 2015, 8:36 PM
10 men arrested on charges of forcing children into prostitution
Ten men have been arrested in Fuvahmulah on suspicion of drugging, blackmailing, and forcing children into prostitution. The underaged girls were reportedly tricked into using drugs, filmed naked, and blackmailed.
11 Jul 2015, 6:28 PM
Week in review: February 22– 28
01 Mar 2014, 4:03 PM
Seven arrested in child prostitution case
22 Feb 2014, 4:51 PM
Maldives facing widespread child prostitution, sexual abuse: clinical psychologist
23 Jun 2013, 10:28 PM