Two foreign teachers arrested on charges of sexually abusing three students
25 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 22:34Police have arrested two expatriate teachers for the alleged sexual abuse of students at a school within the South Central Police Division. Following their arrest, the court remanded the two 52-year-old men into custody for periods of 15 and 30 days, respectively, as authorities continue their investigation into the two separate cases.
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The Maldives Police Service has announced the arrest of two expatriate teachers on allegations of sexually abusing three students at a school located in an island within Meemu and Dhaalu Atoll.
In a message sent to the media on Saturday, police confirmed they are investigating a case involving a school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. The matter was reported on October 11, 2026, in a residential island within the South Central Police Division.
Police have confirmed the arrest of a 52-year-old foreign national on October 14 under a court order in connection with the case. Following his production in court for a remand hearing, he has been ordered to be detained for 15 days.
Police have also confirmed that they are investigating another case involving a school teacher accused of sexually abusing a girl between the ages of 12 and 13.
Police have confirmed that a case was reported on October 17, 2024, involving allegations of sexual abuse against a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old girl by a school teacher in a southern central island. Authorities stated that a 52-year-old expatriate man was arrested under a court order on October 23 in connection with the investigation.
Furthermore, police stated that when the suspect was produced before the court to determine his custodial status, the court ordered him to be remanded in custody for 30 days.
Police are conducting further investigations into both cases.
