Crime
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, 09:00
More arrests as police recover MVR14m stolen from Villigili bank
A Bangladeshi man and three local men were taken into custody.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Six arrested in Villigili bank robbery
The robbery was discovered early Monday morning.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Erasure of footage at state media under investigation
An entire folder of video footage was deleted before it could be archived.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Sri Lankan official meets detained ‘sniper’
A Sri Lankan national has been detained since late 2015 on suspicion of planning to assassinate the former president.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
High Court overturns May Day protester’s jail sentence
Ibrahim Ibadh was jailed for seven years over the assault of a policeman.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
Child abuse suspect arrested in Molhadhoo
The 46-year-old is accused of abusing two children.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives foreign minister accused of sexual harassment
Dr Mohamed Asim was accused by at least four junior female staff.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-judicial administrator released
Hassan Saeed was arrested during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Minor sexually assaulted in Hulhumalé
The girl was assaulted last Thursday.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Suicide bombing suspects freed
Ishag Ali and Hussain Afeef were suspected of links with the Islamic State terror group.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
Two suspects in custody after Fuvahmulah stabbing
The teenage victim is in critical condition after he was stabbed inside his house.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
Deputy elections chief faces second sexual harassment complaint
Amjad Musthafa is alleged to have insisted on sleeping in the same room as two female employees.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ detainee tortured and beaten in Maldives, says Amnesty
Lahiru Madhushanka has also been denied a fair trial, the rights group says.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Deputy election chief accused of sexual harassment
Amjad Musthafa denies the allegations.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives Supreme Court asked to review Nasheed case
Mohamed Nasheed said he would return to the Maldives on November 1.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Stabbing victim in serious condition
More than 50 assault cases have been reported so far this month.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Court approves secret testimony in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
Concluding pre-trial hearings, Judge Ibrahim Ali also granted the prosecution’s request to seal evidence.
18 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party denies offering bribes to back election challenge
The company that printed ballot papers alleged its staff were offered bribes for false testimony.
14 Oct 2018, 09:00
Verdict due in stalled trial of ex-chief prosecutor and magistrate
Muhthaz Muhsin and Ahmed Nihan were jailed over an alleged attempt to kidnap the president.
14 Oct 2018, 09:00
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