Crime
Maleesha owner sentenced to eight years over Hajj fraud
The company defrauded dozens of people who paid to perform the pilgrimage.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldivians among Islamic State fighters caught in Afghanistan
More than 600 IS fighters surrendered to Afghan forces.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
NGO Salaf accused of encouraging terrorism
Salaf accused the government of pursuing a secularist agenda.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
Ex-Islamic minister defends scholars after Afrasheem murder report
Differences of opinion with the moderate scholar were purely academic, Shaheem said.
19 Nov 2019, 09:00
Opposition defends ex-Islamic minister over Dr Afrasheem murder report
Shaheem was accused of lying to the inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Adeeb denies bomb and arson allegations by ex-MP Nazim
The allegations were made to a presidential inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Dr Afrasheem killed by ‘jihadi group’ linked to al-Qaeda
Ex-Islamic minister Dr Shaheem accused of lying to inquiry commission.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00
Verdict due in ex-president Yameen’s money laundering trial
A new bench rejected the defence’s appeal for a fresh trial.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen confident of acquittal
Yameen said he “can’t be touched” if the trial is fair.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: criminal court suspends trial telecasts
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture is due to visit next week.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: tax revenue and new broadcasting commissioners
The president nominated six individuals for the broadcasting regulator.
12 Nov 2019, 09:00
Bank of Maldives enlists Singapore firm for forensic audit
Deloitte will probe transactions related to the MMPRC corruption scandal.
12 Nov 2019, 09:00
Criminal court judge’s home vandalised with axe
A threatening message was left on the acting chief judge’s door.
12 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: tourist deaths and falling crime rates
Thirty-nine individuals recognised with national awards for special achievement.
11 Nov 2019, 09:00
MMPRC scandal: list of beneficiaries grows to 267
Stolen funds were used for political activities.
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
Sunday roundup: police tape and implicated lawmakers
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
Thursday roundup: terrorist recruiter and no-bid contracts
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
24 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: drug routes and swallowed lego
A lego piece was removed from a child’s lungs.
20 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: mosquito traps and internet prices
Four people were injured in a speedboat collision.
17 Oct 2019, 09:00
Monday roundup: economic growth and sacking of broadcasting commissioner
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
14 Oct 2019, 09:00
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