Child sexual abuse suspect remanded again amid controversy

The Criminal Court on Tuesday again remanded the suspect, who was initially arrested on May 28 over child sexual abuse, on additional charges following his controversial release the day before.

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Unais Ahmed, 25, of Thulhaadhoo, Baa Atoll, was arrested on May 28, 2020, for grooming, blackmailing and raping a child. PHOTO/POLICE

Fathmath Shaahunaz

2020-06-24 10:02:45

The Criminal Court on Tuesday again remanded the suspect, who was initially arrested on May 28 over child sexual abuse, on additional charges following his controversial release the day before.

In the wake of the court's new order to remand him until the end of his trial, Maldives Police Service publicised the man's identity, disclosing him to be Unais Ahmed, aged 25, from Thulhaadhoo, Baa Atoll.

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