Authorities in the Maldives seized the passport of a 30-year-old suspect after the Criminal Court granted a police request to withhold it, as part of an investigation into the alleged rape of a 26-year-old Chinese tourist at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Island Resort. The Maldives Police Service said no arrests had yet been made and that a thorough investigation was underway.
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The incident came to light when the Chinese woman, who arrived in the Maldives on 6 June as part of a diving group, shared her traumatic experience on a Chinese social media platform and Twitter.
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On Wednesday, the Maldives Police Service said in a press statement that it was conducting “a thorough investigation into the alleged sexual assault case.”
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On Thursday, the Criminal Court granted the Police request to withhold his passport.
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a thorough investigation into the alleged sexual assault case.
At this stage, no arrests have been made in connection with incident. However, the Maldives Police Service wants to assure that all necessary investigative actions are being taken to ensure a comprehensive examination of the case.
The Maldives Police Service remains committed to upholding the law, safeguarding the well-being of all individuals within our jurisdiction, and ensuring justice is served. We will continue to work diligently to bring this investigation int…
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The ongoing investigation into the alleged rape of a 26-year-old Chinese tourist at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Island Resort
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Earlier reports gave 26-year-old 18 Jun, 13:50 Maldives Republic
The 30-year-old suspect, whose identity and further details have not been disclosed by the police, is at the centre of the ongoing investigation
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Earlier reports gave 25-year-old 6 Jun, 14:21 Maldives Republic