No more youth tagging, says home minister

Violent crime has swept the capital in recent months.

More MoniCon orders granted as police stay quiet on tagging

Police ask the High Court for a MoniCon order once a Home Ministry committee has approved the individuals to be monitored and controlled

‘MoniCon’ orders implemented against five

The court granted the first MoniCon orders in March 2016, under former home minister Umar Naseer’s administration.

Police ask High Court for nine MoniCon orders

Two boys stabbed to death, minister announces ‘tough love’ camp

Two 14-year-old boys died of stab injuries in Malé on Friday, prompting Home Minister Umar Naseer to announce a “tough love” rehabilitation camp for young criminal offenders.

Three suspects hand themselves over to police for ‘MoniCon’ tagging

Three suspected gang members wanted by the police to enforce monitoring and control orders granted by the High Court voluntarily handed themselves over last night. Upon request by the police and the home ministry, the High Court issued the first ‘MoniCon’ orders last week to electronically tag 11 gang members under the controversial 2015 Anti-Terrorism Act.

Police searching for three suspected gang members with ‘MoniCon’ orders

The police are searching for three young men in order to enforce monitoring and control (MoniCon) orders granted by the High Court to electronically tag and monitor their whereabouts.