Crime


Teens injured in Hulhumalé fight
One of the 17-year-old boys sustained serious injuries.
16 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Three questioned in hate speech probe
Police launched an investigation after a public chat channel started branding individuals as apostates.
14 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Suspected traffickers arrested with cannabis
Two foreign nationals were arrested with 47 packets of cannabis in a joint operation by police and customs.
14 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Sri Lankan in custody over fatal stabbing of compatriot
A 24-year-old man was stabbed during a fight between two construction workers.
13 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president admits using US$1m linked to corruption scandal
Yameen is accused of money laundering and giving false information to the anti-corruption watchdog.
09 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives top court quashes death by stoning verdict for adultery
It was the second time a woman was sentenced to death by stoning in the Maldives.
07 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Three injured in prison fight
The assault occurred at the high-security Maafushi jail.
07 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen accused of laundering stolen money
He was also questioned about giving false testimony to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
07 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Adeeb returned to prison
Doctors advised Adeeb’s transfer to house arrest for two months, the home minister said.
03 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Three Maldivian ‘mafia members’ arrested with drugs in India
Suspects connected with a Hong Kong-based international drug cartel were arrested with 1.5 litres of hashish oil.
01 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Courts react angrily to gang connection allegations
The criminal court condemned allegations by the chair of a presidential inquiry commission.
01 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Gangs ‘nominate’ criminal court judges
There’s no hope of justice with corrupt judges on the bench, the presidential inquiry commission’s chair declared.
31 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives’ biggest corruption scandal exceeded U$90m
The sum of money stolen from public coffers was higher than estimated in a February 2016 audit.
19 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Anti-corruption watchdog orders recovery of MVR2 billion
The missing funds were identified in 27 probes concluded during the first three quarters of 2018.
10 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Early release of child sex offender sparks outrage
Ibrahim Rasheed was an under-secretary at the president’s office.
05 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Obstruction conviction of ex-Supreme Court justice overturned
Hameed was found guilty of obstruction of justice for refusing to hand over a mobile phone to the police.
05 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Suspect arrested in MVR1.6m fake ticket scam
168 fake tickets were issued to people who paid to perform the Umra pilgrimage.
27 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Home minister criticises release of MDP activist
MDP activist Smith was accused of assaulting a former state minister.
25 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Terrorism charges dismissed against MP Saud
He was charged over an alleged plot assassinate High Court judge Shujau Usman.
25 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Youth minister acquitted over ‘false reporting’ tweet
The former lawmaker was put on trial over a tweet alleging culpability over custodial deaths.
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

