Police have launched an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a minor in Male'.
They said that the case was reported to them back in February. Police said it was reported that a man allegedly sexually assaulted an underage boy.
They confirmed that the assault had happened in Male'.
Police did not give more information about the case but noted that they were further investigating it.
Police did not confirm whether they have arrested the man accused of the crime.
Sexual assault cases against children are not uncommon in the Maldives but remain one of the most under reported crimes in the country.
Police announced in February that they are investigating a case of two men who sexually assaulted a girl for three years. No arrests have been made in the case, which was filed in January.
