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

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

Man stabbed in Hulhumale Phase 2

A 26-year-old local man was injured in the incident

11 January 2023

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

Man arrested for alleged extortion via blackmail

A 31-year-old local man was arrested from B. Thulhadhoo.

5 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 detained for stealing Red Bull can

The 50-year-old local man was detained for stealing from a Redwave shop.

3 December 2022