Alleged rapist to be detained until trial concludes

The Criminal Court on Saturday, ordered the detention of a 38-year-old Maldivian man until the end of trial, in connection to the sexual abuse of an 11-year-old at a guesthouse located in the capital city of Male'.

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Ahmed Aiham

2020-06-20 17:39:10

The Criminal Court on Saturday, ordered the detention of a 38-year-old Maldivian man until the end of trial, in connection to the sexual abuse of an 11-year-old at a guesthouse located in the capital city of Male'.

According to the Court, Anees Hilmy of Silsilaage, Baarah, Haa Alif Atoll, was detained indefinitely, in accordance with Article 30 of the Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders.

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