Interpol Red Notice issued for suspect in child sexual abuse case
23 ޖޫން 2026 | އަންގާރަ 12:19Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Izyan Abdul Hameed, a native of Faafu Nilandhoo, who is wanted by the Maldives Police Service on allegations of child sexual abuse. Following reports of the case, the suspect fled the country, prompting local authorities to seek international assistance to facilitate his arrest and extradition.
Interpolol has issued a Red Notice for the arrest of Izyan Abdul Hameed, 38, of Raahi, F. Nilandhoo. | police
The Maldives Police Service has secured an Interpol Red Notice for the arrest of an individual wanted in connection with an investigation into the sexual abuse of a minor.
Interpolol has issued a Red Notice for the arrest of Izyan Abdul Hameed, 38, of Raahi, F. Nilandhoo. He is wanted in connection with serious allegations of child sexual abuse.
According to police investigations thus far, Izyan fled the Maldives after the case was reported to the authorities. As his current whereabouts remain unknown since his departure, the police have requested international assistance to locate him.
An Interpol Red Notice is an international alert issued to seek the assistance of global law enforcement agencies in locating and facilitating the arrest of criminal suspects, regardless of their location, through established legal procedures. These notices are published to disseminate information to security forces worldwide regarding individuals wanted for investigation or to face legal action, ensuring they are brought to justice.
The Maldives Police Service is currently conducting a further investigation into the matter. The authority emphasized that cases involving the sexual abuse of minors are treated with the utmost seriousness.
