A man has been arrested in Th. Vandhoo in connection with a case suspected of involving the practice of black magic.

Following a report received by the police Tusdday evening, a 61-year-old Maldivian man was arrested.

The police stated that while he is suspected of practicing black magic on the island, the case is currently under investigation.

According to police records, this is the second person arrested this year on suspicion of black magic.

Previously, during an operation conducted in Malé, a 63-year-old man was arrested inside a guest house room on suspicion of practicing black magic and possessing materials used for it.