Police investigate two rape cases of minors

Maldives Police Service on Tuesday announced ongoing investigations into two seperate cases of statutory rape, both minors over the age of 10, who were found to have been impregnated as a result of the crimes.

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Protestors gather 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

Ahmed Aiham

2020-06-30 20:28:18

Maldives Police Service on Tuesday announced ongoing investigations into two seperate cases of statutory rape, both minors over the age of 10, who were found to have been impregnated as a result of the crimes.

As revealed by the police, both cases occurred within the jurisdiction of the Central Police Division. While one case was reported by the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services, the other was reported by the health centre on an undisclosed island.

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