Nude photos and videos of several people have been found in the possession of two people arrested on suspicion of theft and blackmail.

The two Maldivian men were arrested from the Male' region in a case involving blackmail, intimidation and theft.

When they were taken to a remand hearing on Thursday, the Criminal Court ordered their detention for the duration of trial.

The two young men were arrested from the crime scene shortly after an incident, the court order stated.

The phone of a victim mistreated by the suspects was found in their possession with a large collection of nude photos and videos.