Police Seek Court Backing to Declare “Dark Town” a Gang Under New Law

The Maldives Police Service is seeking court backing to have the criminal group 'Dark Town' formally declared a gang under a new anti-gang law. The case has been submitted to the Prosecutor General's Office, as confirmed by Superintendent of Police Ishag Adam. The group operates primarily in the Machangolhi Warden area of Malé and is linked to serious crimes. Police are also investigating other potential gangs in the atolls. Authorities note a decline in gang crimes since the Law on Preventing Gang Crimes and Other Serious Offenses came into force in August 2025.

The Maldives Police Service is seeking court backing to have the criminal group 'Dark Town' formally declared a gang under a new anti-gang law. The case has been submitted to the Prosecutor General's Office, as confirmed by Superintendent of Police Ishag Adam. The group operates primarily in the Machangolhi Warden area of Malé and is linked to serious crimes. Police are also investigating other potential gangs in the atolls. Authorities note a decline in gang crimes since the Law on Preventing Gang Crimes and Other Serious Offenses came into force in August 2025.

The Maldives Police Service is seeking court backing to have the criminal group 'Dark Town' formally declared a gang under a new anti-gang law. The case has been submitted to the Prosecutor General's Office, as confirmed by Superintendent of Police Ishag Adam. The group operates primarily in the Machangolhi Warden area of Malé and is linked to serious crimes. Police are also investigating other potential gangs in the atolls. Authorities note a decline in gang crimes since the Law on Preventing Gang Crimes and Other Serious Offenses came into force in August 2025.

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