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Police probe ex-husband threat and coach assault cases

Police probe ex-husband threat and coach assault cases

Maldives Police are investigating two separate cases: a man threatened to sell his ex-wife in Hulhumale', and Volleyball Association head coach Sofwan Ahmed is accused of sexually assaulting a female player. No arrests have been made in either case, and police state the first case involves no sexual abuse or human trafficking.

Maldives Police are investigating two separate cases: a man threatened to sell his ex-wife in Hulhumale', and Volleyball Association head coach Sofwan Ahmed is accused of sexually assaulting a female player. No arrests have been made in either case, and police state the first case involves no sexual abuse or human trafficking.

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3 sources Unverified Cross-Source Verified Police probe ex-husband threat and… (3) concerned 1 week, 1 day ago
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Maldives
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crime, threats, sexual assault
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Jun 6, 2026

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“Police have launched investigations into a case where a man reportedly threatened to 'sell' his ex-wife to another person.”

The Edition

“News Police investigate Volleyball Association coach Sofwan for alleged sexual assault Jan 13, 2026, 5:44 AM Photo: Adhadhu Police have begun investigating sexual assault allegations against the Volleyball Association of Maldives (VAM) head coach Sofwan Ahmed.”

Adhadhu English

“Maldives Police are investigating two separate cases: a man threatened to sell his ex-wife in Hulhumale', and Volleyball Association head coach Sofwan Ahmed is accused of sexually assaulting a female player.”

RajjeViyu
06-05

Complaint lodged at Hulhumale' Phase 2 Police Station regarding a man threatening to sell his ex-wife; police begin investigation.

06-06

Police confirm investigation into sexual assault allegations against VAM coach Sofwan Ahmed; both cases reported in media.

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Maldives Police Service

Conducting investigations into both cases.

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Sofwan Ahmed

VAM head coach accused of sexually assaulting a female player.

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Volleyball Association of Maldives (VAM)

Employer of the accused coach; relevant to the sports context.

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Hulhumale' Phase 2 Police Station

Where complaint was lodged in the threat case.

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Ex-husband (unidentified)

Suspect in the threat case, allegedly threatened to sell ex-wife.

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Ex-wife (unidentified)

Victim in the threat case.

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