Police detain 3 Thai women, Maldivian man for prostitution
Police said the arrests were made on suspicion of sexual offences and prostitution for money.
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Four people have been arrested inside a salon in Malé on suspicion of involvement in prostitution, police said on Wednesday.
Police confirmed that three Thai women and one Maldivian man were arrested during a special operation conducted two days earlier at Peace Salon and Spa, located on the third floor of H. Arihiya.
Those arrested are:
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Mohamed Samam Rasheed, 28, of GA. Villingili
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Junpen Kumbonpitak
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Patcharida Bannabodi
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Superwadi Jomtar
Police said the arrests were made on suspicion of sexual offences and prostitution for money.
The Criminal Court has since ordered their remand as follows:
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The Maldivian man: 5 days
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Two of the Thai women: 3 days each
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The third Thai woman: 30 days
Police have not provided further details on the case.