Police have launched an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of 2 girls.
They said that the case was filed on the 16th of this month and that they are further investigating the accusations. Police did not give any other information regarding the case, including where the alleged abuse took place and the ages of the victim.
It is police procedure to retain as much information as they can about investigations into sexual crimes, especially if the crimes involved minors. However, in most cases, the Police share the ages of the victims and the region where the alleged crimes happened.
Sex Crimes have been increasing in the Maldives in the last few years.
Recently, a mother was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing her own son while drunk. Police are still investigating the case.
