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Two teachers arrested for sexual abuse of minors

Oct 25, 2026, 7:58 PM

Two teachers have been arrested in a southern island on allegations of sexually abusing several children.

Police confirmed that two 52-year-old suspects were arrested from the same island in connection with these cases. However, authorities have not disclosed the identities of the suspects.

The case against the first suspect was reported to the police on October 11, and the suspect was arrested on October 14 on charges of sexually abusing a 16-year-old minor. The suspect has been remanded in custody for 15 days.

The second suspect was arrested on October 23 following an investigation into a report filed on October 17. Accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old girl, the suspect has been remanded for 30 days.

Allegations of sexual abuse involving expatriate teachers in the Maldives surface occasionally. The police have previously stated that such cases are investigated with the utmost seriousness and that legal action is taken against perpetrators.

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