Crime

Police arrest three foreigners for illicit sexual activity

18 Feb 2014, 5:59 PM
Ahmed Rilwan
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has arrested three Bangladeshi nationals in the capital Malé last night for engaging ‘illicit sexual activity’.
Two men aged 32 and 34 years, along with a woman of 29 years, were arrested at around 7:30pm after information had been given to Maafannu Police station.
Following the arrest, police found videos of the suspects involved in similar activity.
Police confirmed that sexual activity between foreigners out of wedlock is considered a crime in the Maldives, noting that any reports of unlawful activity will be investigated.

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