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Stepfather arrested on sexual assault charges

Mohamed Rehan
25 April 2023, MVT 10:08
Poster of a child raising a hand in defense, to illustrate the topic of child abuse. PHOTO/FREEPIK
Mohamed Rehan
25 April 2023, MVT 10:08

A 33-year-old local man from a southern island has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing his 13-year-old stepdaughter.

A media official from the Maldives Police Service has stated that they received a report on April 12th regarding the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl on an island falling under the jurisdiction of the South Police Division. The suspect was arrested the following day.

The court has ordered a 30-day remand for the suspect to allow for further investigation into the case.

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