Ex-official in India embassy arson call remanded

Former President Mohamed Waheed's spokesman Abbas Adil Riza was arrested Sunday morning.

25 December 2022

Man imprisoned for 20 years for blackmail, rape

The woman was blackmailed and taken to a house where she was raped.

12 December 2022

Custodial cells full; police say no resolution from govt

When contacted, the police officially said they were facing a lot of challenges in terms of space to lock up people.

5 March 2023

Man remanded for alleged extortion via blackmail

A 31-year-old local man was arrested on Sunday under a court order in connection with the case.

6 December 2022

Crypto crime hits record $20 bln in 2022, report says

The volume of stolen crypto funds rose 7% last year, but other illicit crypto transactions saw volumes fall.

13 January 2023

Controlled drugs stolen from Manadhoo hospital

30 units of a controlled drug called Fentanyl have been stolen from the hospital.

7 March 2023

1 arrested for stabbing man inside Maafannu shop

A 30-year-old local man was injured in the attack and is on ventilator support at IGMH.

26 February 2023

15-day remand for Hulhumale cafe vandalism suspect

The 19-year-old man was arrested Sunday evening.

6 March 2023