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Shiaau Murder Case

High Court rejects Saahil's second appeal against prison sentence

The High Court had previously rejected Saahil's first appeal because the required documentation had not been submitted.

Shiaau murder suspect reapplies to appeal prison sentence

Last April, the Criminal Court convicted him of possession of pornography and cannabis consumption, sentencing him to three years, one month and six days.

Shahil allowed to review protected evidence in Shiau murder trial

He was sentenced to three years, one month and six days in prison on those charges.

Shahil sentenced to over 3 years in prison over Shiaau murder

The charges are linked to the investigation into the murder of Shiaau Mohamed Saeed.

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Police gain access to alleged murderer's phone in hunt for motive

More than 45 people were questioned and CCTV footage from various places linked to the case has been analysed.

15 October 2022

Charges filed against Shahil 145 days after Shiau's murder

Shahil has been charged with homicide, using cannabis, having pornographic content and a further two charges

29 December 2022

3 months after Shiau's murder; probe going nowhere

Shiau, 22, was found murdered inside an apartment on the ninth floor of Shireen Villa residence on August 6.

8 November 2022

Testimony in 2022 Shiau murder to conclude in 2 months

Shiau, 22, was found dead on 6 August 2022 in an apartment on the ninth floor of H. Sheereen Villa, Malé.

10 September 2025