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Murder suspect found dead

01 Jul 2015, 7:00 PM

Minivan News

A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder last year was found dead in a residence in Malé around 10:00am on Monday morning.

According to local media, the man from Fuvahmulah was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Ahmed Mafaz in December last year. He was reportedly released after being held in remand detention.

The police declined to reveal further details and have yet to determine the cause of death.

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