Crime
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, 9:00 AM
150kg seized in record drug bust
It was the largest haul from a single operation.
30 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
Maldives ex-president pleads not guilty to money laundering
Prosecution witnesses include Yameen’s former vice president and tourism minister.
25 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Third suspect arrested over attempted rape
A policeman on patrol heard a woman screaming from a guesthouse.
14 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Mathiveri council denies allegations over guesthouse fire
The guesthouse is owned by MP-elect Abdulla Jabir.
10 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
High Court unfreezes ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts
The appellate court overturned a lower court order to freeze eight accounts.
31 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Yameen released
The High Court overturned the lower court’s detention order.
28 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-vice president transferred back to house arrest
Adeeb was taken home after more than two weeks at the hospital.
27 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Court accused of discounting evidence of death caused by marital rape
The PG office is appealing the husband’s acquittal.
25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Two arrested over MIFCO van robbery
Masked men stole MVR2 million from the MIFCO van last Wednesday.
24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Crime update: death trap and revenge killings
A man died of electrocution after a booby trap was laid for thieves.
22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Three construction workers plead guilty over death of girl
Two Maldivians and one Indian worker pleaded not guilty.
22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Husband acquitted over death of rape victim
Ziyadha Naeem died of life-threatening injuries caused by rape.
22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Extremist group ‘masterminded’ murders and abduction
The murders of a moderate scholar, blogger and the abduction of a journalist were connected.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Ecstasy seized from postal packages
The drugs were posted from Europe.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Motorbikes set on fire
The suspected arson was reported around 3:45am.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
More than 100 cases of violence against children in February
There were 22 cases of sexual abuse.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Voter database app under investigation
The app contains photos and contact information of voters.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP withdraws support for candidate accused of domestic violence
Thinadhoo North candidate Abdul Mughnee was accused by his ex-wife.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
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