Woman sentenced to 6 years for blackmail, pornographic material
The individual was identified as Maryam Riyasa, 43, of G. South Breeze.
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The Criminal Court has sentenced a woman to six years in prison after finding her guilty of blackmail and the production and possession of pornographic material.
The individual was identified as Maryam Riyasa, 43, of G. South Breeze.
According to court records, Riyasa was charged in 2022 under the Sexual Offences Act in two separate cases involving blackmail and pornographic content.
The court stated that Riyasa admitted to the offences during proceedings.
The verdict was delivered on the 3rd of this month, with the court issuing:
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a three-year prison sentence for possession of pornographic material; and
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a three-year prison sentence for blackmail.
Details of the cases have not been disclosed on the court’s website. The court stated that information was withheld to maintain moral standards.
It remains unclear whether Riyasa was held in custody during the trial period prior to sentencing.
Police had previously issued a public notice seeking Riyasa in May 2023 in connection with a separate fraud investigation.
According to the Maldives Police Service, she was wanted in relation to a fraud case investigated by the Kudahuvadhoo Police Station.
Police stated at the time that summons could not be served because her whereabouts were unknown.
