Maldives Police Service
Episode 12: Shiman's lawyer recounts procedural chaos after private photo leak
The opposition activist's photo was leaked hours after police seized her phone.
13 Oct 2025, 14:16
Why the Maldives should not elect its police chief
"Impartial law enforcement will be the first casualty," a former commissioner warns.
12 Oct 2025, 15:04
Police formally seek fall victim's statement as family denies obstruction
But Yumn is not medically fit to speak, says her family.
27 May 2025, 17:18
"Many mistakes": how a mother confronted a broken system
She refused to relent when police bungled her daughter's rape case.
21 May 2025, 17:18
Police chief resigns as "nepo baby" protests enter fourth night
Commissioner's resignation was one of 10 demands of the youth-led protest.
26 Apr 2025, 22:55
Thrice betrayed: a rape survivor's fight against institutional indifference
Survivors face a system as traumatic as their assault.
09 Apr 2025, 12:54
Maldives military and police must back will of the people, says Nasheed
The former president also said he was talking to the military’s top brass.
21 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives acting police chief fired
A police spokesman told media that President Adbulla Yameen has appointed Deputy Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz to replace Ahmed Saudhee.
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
Police refused foreign forensic help in Yameen case
Hassan Ugail, who is an expert in facial recognition, offered help through his British forensic expert contacts to independently analyse video material related to the crime, but was declined by the state.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
MUO vows to reinstate officers fired for disobeying unlawful orders
The Maldives United Opposition’s shadow cabinet on also discussed setting up “a special ‘Whatsapp’ phone hotline to impart relevant information to police personnel seeking to refuse unlawful orders from superiors.”
21 Jul 2016, 09:00
Court releases Maldivian accused of kidnapping Bangladeshi migrant workers
22 Apr 2015, 20:20
Two arrested over murder of Bangladeshi waiter
31 Mar 2015, 13:39
26 arrested in MDP’s all day protests
07 Mar 2015, 15:24
Tourist police stationed at areas frequented by tourists in Malé
19 Feb 2015, 13:47
Nasheed defends coalition with former rivals
18 Feb 2015, 18:30
Former Defense Minister brought to Police for statement
08 Feb 2015, 13:06
Australian Commissioner notes challenges facing police in emerging democracies
15 Jan 2015, 12:48
Police arrests 18 foreigners for gambling
31 Dec 2014, 14:29
Police not only solving crimes, but developing responsible youth: Commissioner Waheed
30 Nov 2014, 11:52
Police team attacked in Raa Madduvvari
09 Oct 2014, 16:58
