Helmeted robbers arrested
The four men are suspected of stabbing an Indian national and stealing MVR2.3 million.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Four men suspected of stabbing an Indian national and stealing MVR2.3 million (US$149,000) in cash near the State Bank of India in Malé were arrested hours after the robbery was reported on Sunday morning.
The four suspects, two men aged 23 and two minors, were arrested from two different locations, police said.
The victim was on the way to the bank to deposit money from BHM traders when he was attacked by four suspects on motorbikes who were wearing helmets.
It is unclear if the money has been recovered.
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