The Hunt Begins: President Muizzu’s Anti-Gang Law Now in Full Force

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration has enforced the Prevention of Gang Crimes and Other Dangerous Crimes Act, ratified on May 25 and enacted today. The law introduces severe penalties for gang-related offences, including up to 25 years in prison and fines up to MVR 10 million. It grants police broad powers: detain suspects for 48 hours without counsel, deny bail, arrest without warrant, and search premises without warrant. The law allows designation of gang members, restricts interactions, and mandates public exposure. Home Minister Ali Ihusaan supports the law as a war against gang influence. The administration is investing in surveillance and community programs.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration has enforced the Prevention of Gang Crimes and Other Dangerous Crimes Act, ratified on May 25 and enacted today. The law introduces severe penalties for gang-related offences, including up to 25 years in prison and fines up to MVR 10 million. It grants police broad powers: detain suspects for 48 hours without counsel, deny bail, arrest without warrant, and search premises without warrant. The law allows designation of gang members, restricts interactions, and mandates public exposure. Home Minister Ali Ihusaan supports the law as a war against gang influence. The administration is investing in surveillance and community programs.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration has enforced the Prevention of Gang Crimes and Other Dangerous Crimes Act, ratified on May 25 and enacted today. The law introduces severe penalties for gang-related offences, including up to 25 years in prison and fines up to MVR 10 million. It grants police broad powers: detain suspects for 48 hours without counsel, deny bail, arrest without warrant, and search premises without warrant. The law allows designation of gang members, restricts interactions, and mandates public exposure. Home Minister Ali Ihusaan supports the law as a war against gang influence. The administration is investing in surveillance and community programs.

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