President Mohamed Muizzu signed the Prevention of Gang Crimes and Other Serious Offences Act into law on Sunday at the President's Office, granting police warrantless search powers and allowing detainees to be denied legal counsel for up to 48 hours. Parliament had approved the bill on 15 May with 55 votes in favour, none against and 11 abstentions; the law takes effect three months after ratification.
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later approved by parliament on 15 May with 55 votes in favour.
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No members voted against, while 11 abstained.
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Persons convicted of forming or leading an organised crime group may face up to 25 years in prison and fines ranging between MVR 3 million and MVR 10 million.
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Aiding or abetting gang activities could result in sentences of up to 18 years and fines between MVR 2 million and MVR 5 million.
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A person found guilty of recruiting members into gangs faces imprisonment of up to 20 years and fines ranging from MVR 2 million to MVR 7 million.
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Involving minors in gang activities carries a sentence of up to 25 years and fines as high as MVR 10 million.
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Authorities may deny detainees access to legal counsel for up to 48 hours after arrest.
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