Police have today disclosed the identities of nine suspects remanded in relation to the rape case in a southern island, involving a woman and two minors.
Reports emerged last week of a major rape and sexual assault case where a 22 year old woman and two minors were victims. Several men have been accused in the case.
Police have not yet confirmed the specific island on which the incident occurred.
As of now, police have arrested nine suspects in relation to this case. These nine men are:
- Mohamed Maisan Shiyaz, 21
- Ahmed Ifthisham Zareer, 24
- Najumullah Hassan, 35
- Azim Mufeed, 24
- Ali Huzam Saeed, 31
- Mohamed Solih Ahmed, 26
- Ahmed Nooh Niyaz, 20
- Mohamed Mishal Ahmed Zuhair, 20
- Ahmed Sanij Sodhiq, 32
Police said that all nine suspects were presented in court for their remand hearings.
The court has placed Solih, Mishal, Najumullah and Nooh in remand in custody for five days. Maisan and Azim are to be held for 15 days, while Sanij received 30 days in custody.
The court ordered that Ifthisham and Huzam be held in remand in custody for 90 days.
Police also confirmed that a special investigation team from the Male' headquarters has now travelled to the island, where they continue to investigate the case.
Police further said that they have been made aware of cases of sexual exploitation of minors, and assured that they are investigating these as serious crimes.
