Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman and several children
21 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 15:24A man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a woman and several minors in a southern division island. Following the report filed on the 20th of this month, police are treating the case as a high-priority investigation due to allegations of child exploitation.
Police seen during a previous operation. (File Photo) | Maldives Police Service
Police have announced the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman and several children in islands within Gaafu Alif and Gaafu Dhaalu Atolls.
Police confirmed on Wednesday that a case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 22-year-old woman by a group of individuals was reported on the 20th of this month. The incident occurred on an island within the Upper South Police Division.
Police stated that as they conduct a serious investigation into the matter, they have also identified cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Police stated that one individual has been arrested so far in connection with these allegations.
Cases of sexual abuse are frequently reported in the Maldives. When such cases involve a minor, authorities prioritize the investigation as a matter of urgency.
