PG Office charges suspect over raping minor with special needs

Prosecutor General's (PG) Office, on Wednesday, filed charges at the Criminal Court against a man suspected of raping and impregnating a minor with special needs.

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A protestor holding up a sign that reads "who will take responsibility?" in a demonstration held on the streets of Male' City, against all forms of sexual violence and to hold perpetrators and the authorities accountable, on June 29, 2020. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-07-29 20:15:04

Prosecutor General's (PG) Office, on Wednesday, filed charges at the Criminal Court against a man suspected of raping and impregnating a minor with special needs.

Ibrahim Shafiu, aged 37, of Feeali, Faafu Atoll was charged under Section 9 of the Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders, for carrying out a sexual act as a person in a position of trust.

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