Masha Midhath   02 November 2020 - 09:15 AM
Protests held against rape and abuse held at Male' City. Photo: Social Media
Protests held against rape and abuse held at Male' City. Photo: Social Media
Maldives Police Service arrests a man arrested for sexual abuse of a young girl.

Police reported receiving the information of the incident on October 23, 2020. Police officials said that a case reported involves a man sexually abusing a 13-year-old.

Upon receiving the incident report, Police arrested a 49-year old local man who is accused to be in a position of trust with the victim.

Police continue a further investigation of the case. The case will be considered as a serious felony case since sexual abuse and rape are ratified as major felonies in the Criminal Procedure Code.