Ex-official in India embassy arson call remanded

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

25 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 imprisoned for 20 years for blackmail, rape

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

12 December 2022

Controlled drugs stolen from Manadhoo hospital

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

7 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

15-day remand for Hulhumale cafe vandalism suspect

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

6 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