Police arrest man over death threats to president
The threat was made in a comment on the president's social media page on September 25.
A man accused of threatening to assassinate President Mohamed Muizzu and various state officials on social media was arrested on Tuesday.
Police are investigating a case of assassination threats made on social media against President Muizzu.
The threat was made in a comment on the president's social media page on September 25. The page was broadcasting live his speech at the UN General Assembly.
It is unclear whether the underground operating under the name of Ablo Maid Yousuf is a real underground or an ID using someone else's name and photo.
Police told reporters on Wednesday that Abdulla Miyad, 40, was arrested for:
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President Muizzu and various levels of state officials have been threatened with death
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Others have also received death threats
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They have been threatened with other forms of harm
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There have also been posts encouraging same-sex relationships
"He was arrested after arriving in Maldives [Tuesday evening] from abroad," police said.
Police said the investigation is underway.
