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More than MVR300k stolen in office robbery
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More than MVR300k stolen in office robbery

Thieves broke open the safe in the office of the International Food Solutions company.

06 May 2019, 09:00

More than 130 cases of violence against children in March
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More than 130 cases of violence against children in March

There were 38 cases of physical abuse and 32 cases of sexual abuse.

30 Apr 2019, 09:00

150kg seized in record drug bust
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150kg seized in record drug bust

It was the largest haul from a single operation.

30 Apr 2019, 09:00

State seeks to overturn ex-vice president’s terrorism conviction
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State seeks to overturn ex-vice president’s terrorism conviction

Adeeb was sentenced to 10 years over the possession of a pistol.

28 Apr 2019, 09:00

Maldives ex-president pleads not guilty to money laundering
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Maldives ex-president pleads not guilty to money laundering

Prosecution witnesses include Yameen’s former vice president and tourism minister.

25 Apr 2019, 09:00

Third suspect arrested over attempted rape
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Third suspect arrested over attempted rape

A policeman on patrol heard a woman screaming from a guesthouse.

14 Apr 2019, 09:00

Mathiveri council denies allegations over guesthouse fire
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Mathiveri council denies allegations over guesthouse fire

The guesthouse is owned by MP-elect Abdulla Jabir.

10 Apr 2019, 09:00

High Court unfreezes ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts
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High Court unfreezes ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts

The appellate court overturned a lower court order to freeze eight accounts.

31 Mar 2019, 09:00

Ex-president Yameen released
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Ex-president Yameen released

The High Court overturned the lower court’s detention order.

28 Mar 2019, 09:00

Ex-vice president transferred back to house arrest
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Ex-vice president transferred back to house arrest

Adeeb was taken home after more than two weeks at the hospital.

27 Mar 2019, 09:00

Court accused of discounting evidence of death caused by marital rape
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Court accused of discounting evidence of death caused by marital rape

The PG office is appealing the husband’s acquittal.

25 Mar 2019, 09:00

Two arrested over MIFCO van robbery
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Two arrested over MIFCO van robbery

Masked men stole MVR2 million from the MIFCO van last Wednesday.

24 Mar 2019, 09:00

Crime update: death trap and revenge killings
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Crime update: death trap and revenge killings

A man died of electrocution after a booby trap was laid for thieves.

22 Mar 2019, 09:00

Three construction workers plead guilty over death of girl
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Three construction workers plead guilty over death of girl

Two Maldivians and one Indian worker pleaded not guilty.

22 Mar 2019, 09:00

Husband acquitted over death of rape victim
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Husband acquitted over death of rape victim

Ziyadha Naeem died of life-threatening injuries caused by rape.

22 Mar 2019, 09:00

Extremist group ‘masterminded’ murders and abduction
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Extremist group ‘masterminded’ murders and abduction

The murders of a moderate scholar, blogger and the abduction of a journalist were connected.

21 Mar 2019, 09:00

Ecstasy seized from postal packages
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Ecstasy seized from postal packages

The drugs were posted from Europe.

21 Mar 2019, 09:00

Motorbikes set on fire
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Motorbikes set on fire

The suspected arson was reported around 3:45am.

21 Mar 2019, 09:00

More than 100 cases of violence against children in February
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More than 100 cases of violence against children in February

There were 22 cases of sexual abuse.

20 Mar 2019, 09:00

Voter database app under investigation
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Voter database app under investigation

The app contains photos and contact information of voters.

18 Mar 2019, 09:00

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