Child molester sentenced to 12 years in prison

Under the Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders, intentionally touching a child's body with sexual intent is an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period of 10 to 14 years.

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A demonstration in Male' against sexual assault -- Photo: Nishan Ali

Malika Shahid

2024-09-08 12:16:09

Criminal Court has sentenced an individual to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor.

The convict, a resident of Raa atoll Maakurath, was sentenced under the Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders.

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