Yunan was released unlawfully: High Court

The High Court ruled on Wednesday that Mohamed Yunan, arrested and detained for child sexual abuse allegations was released unlawfully.

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(FILE) Actor Yunan: High Court ruled on Wednesday, January 10, 2023 that if the state requests Yunan to be detained, that Hulhumale' Court has to conclude the case within seven days --

Lamya Abdulla

2024-01-10 20:37:49

The High Court ruled on Wednesday that Mohamed Yunan, arrested and detained for child sexual abuse allegations was released unlawfully.

Yunan and his wife Aminath Rihula were arrested and detained until their trials were over in 2020 for sexually abusing a minor. Two years later, Rihula was moved under house arrest. Last month, Hulhumale’ court released Yunan conditionally as well.

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