Prostitution
News in brief: tax revenue and new broadcasting commissioners
The president nominated six individuals for the broadcasting regulator.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Yameen’s remarks on sex workers, opium spark controversy
President Abdulla Yameen has sparked outrage on social media with recent comments on Maldivian men visiting sex workers in Bangkok, feeding opium to the youth, and a reference to Allah’s children.
29 May 2016, 9:00 AM
Three arrested in Gan on prostitution charges
Two men and a woman were arrested from the island of Gan in Laamu atoll last night on suspicion of engaging in illicit sexual relations.
19 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Bangladeshi woman arrested on prostitution charges
16 Jun 2015, 4:00 PM
Police bust prostitution ring, arrest eight suspects
08 Jun 2015, 5:31 PM
CEDAW committee welcomes progress on women’s rights, expresses concern with child marriages, flogging and gender stereotypes
08 Mar 2015, 1:38 PM
Three persons arrested for prostitution in Maafannu
21 Apr 2014, 5:37 PM
Police raids beauty salon, arresting three women and five men
05 Dec 2013, 7:37 PM
Man sentenced to four years in prison for forcing three Thai women into prostitution
13 Aug 2013, 3:00 PM
Two Bangladeshis caught naked, arrested for alleged prostitution
04 Jun 2013, 12:40 PM
Four arrested in guesthouse raid on charges of prostitution
20 Mar 2013, 5:24 PM
Arrested 98 prostitutes since March: police
27 Sep 2012, 2:33 PM
Police shut down beauty salon over suspected prostitution
13 Sep 2012, 4:00 PM
Police arrest staff, landlord of ‘Sondo Bon Beauty Care’ salon on charges of prostitution
12 Sep 2012, 12:26 PM
Police find forged dollars and alcohol bottles during salon raid
23 Aug 2012, 5:43 PM
Twelve brothels shut down: Home Ministry
23 Jun 2012, 5:06 PM
Bangladeshi prostitution ring busted in Male’
12 Jun 2012, 4:40 PM
Police arrest two for sexual misconduct, during raid on “New Age” beauty salon
24 May 2012, 3:44 PM
Four arrested on prostitution charges in police raid of salon
16 Apr 2012, 6:08 PM
Police raid ‘Natural Beauty Care’, arrest 10 expat women and three Maldivian men on prostitution charges
14 Mar 2012, 12:58 PM
