Police probe display of explicit image on shop screen

Police launched an investigation after an explicit image and the text "Hacked by Leakers" appeared on an LED screen at a shop in Vinares Tower, Hulhumale' Phase 2. Police responded, located the shop's owner and switched off the screen.

First reported 29 Oct 2026, 12:47

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Police probe display of explicit image on shop screen

3:23am time police received reports of the image being displayed

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Police said they received reports of an explicit image being displayed on a digital billboard at around 3:23am today.
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