Police have launched investigations into a case where a man reportedly threatened to 'sell' his ex-wife to another person. 

Police said that a complaint had been lodged at the Hulhumale' Phase 2 Police Station this morning of a man threatening his ex-wife. 

Police cited the information shared by the complainant and said that the ex-husband had threatened to 'sell' the woman to another individual.

Police stated that the case does not involve any form of sexual abuse, and that there is no indication of human trafficking being involved. 

Police have not revealed any further details regarding the case, but confirmed that investigations are ongoing.