Jumayyil charged with porn possession

Maldivian superstar Mohamed Jumayyil Nimal has been charged with possession of pornography.

SunOnline reported that the actor’s case was forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office on December 18 and that a hearing was held Tuesday.

He was charged after police found pornography on his phone and tablet when they were checked during an arrest last year, it was reported.

He was freed on bail when summoned to court for a remand hearing.

In January this year, Jumayyil and two others were arrested from a cafe in Malé on suspicion of consuming and possessing alcohol.

Jumayyil is the son of veteran actor Ahmed Nimal and made his film debut with Aniyaa, which was produced by his father.

He has also won the best male debut award and best actor award at the National Film Awards in 2014 and 2016.

In 2016, a local movie star was under investigation on allegations of raping two of his female relatives.

Local media reported that the unnamed actor’s passport was also held while gender ministry and police investigated the allegations.

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