"Police officer who blackmailed partner destroyed evidence"

Zaidhan Mohamed (19), an officer at Maldives Police Service, who stands accused of blackmailing his former partner and threatening to leak her nude pictures destroyed evidence relating to the case, Police told the court today.

Zaidhan, who was stationed at Mathiveri Police Station, was first arrested on 14th November on blackmail charges. Upon the end of his initial remand, he was presented to the Criminal Court today, where an additional 10 day remand order was issued.