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Foreigners involved in physical altercation

Police launch investigation into violent altercation between expatriates at Male' Artificial Beach area

Although no official complaint has been lodged regarding the incident, police have launched a criminal investigation in accordance with legal procedures. Authorities have assured the public that they are looking into the matter and will take necessary action concerning the altercation, which occurred in a public space.

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Laisha Ahmed, Raajje.mv | 31 މެއި 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 00:04
Police Headquarters, Shaheed Hussain Adam Building.

Police Headquarters, Shaheed Hussain Adam Building. | RaajjeMV

The Maldives Police Service has announced that they are investigating a violent altercation involving a group of expatriates at Male's Artificial Beach, following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media.

Regarding the incident, a police media official stated that authorities have become aware of a video circulating on social media depicting a group of individuals engaged in a physical altercation at the Artificial Beach area. However, police noted that no formal complaint has been lodged with the department regarding the matter so far.

Police further stated that although no formal complaint has been filed, a criminal investigation has been launched under legal procedures as the matter involves a criminal offense. Furthermore, the police have provided assurances that they will conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter and take all necessary actions.

Videos circulating on social media show a large group of expatriates engaged in a violent altercation. The footage depicts the individuals attacking one another, causing a significant disturbance. The incident took place in a crowded public area.

There has been a noticeable increase in the frequency of violent altercations among expatriates in Male' and various other regions across the Maldives recently. Relevant authorities are currently undertaking special efforts to address these issues. Consequently, there are growing public calls to strengthen measures for identifying undocumented migrants and to enforce stricter legal actions against expatriates involved in criminal activities.

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