Three men have been arrested in Fuvahmulah on suspicion of raping an 18-year-old woman, reports local media.

Police revealed that the three suspects – aged 21, 22 and 26 – were taken into custody on Monday (September 1) with arrest warrants issued after the rape was reported on Friday (August 29).

The incident occurred the night before and police are reportedly searching for two additional men suspected of involvement.