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Why @tweetsfromanim Was Arrested: Violent X Posts Led to Terrorism Charges
Maldives Police arrested Ali Aanim Mufeed (29) of Athamaa Villa, S. Hithadhoo, under a court order on the night of 20 August 2025, alleging that his X posts under @tweetsfromanim incited violence during protests against the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill. He is under investigation for three offences, including under the Anti-Terrorism Act, and could face a combined sentence exceeding 10 years if convicted.
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He is suspected of making posts on the social media platform X that allegedly encouraged unrest to those protesting against the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill. The police are currently investigating this case.
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7–15 years imprisonmentimprisonment penalty under Anti-Terrorism Act (Law No. 32/2015, Article 10a)The StandardAnti-Terrorism Act (Law No. 32/2015, Article 10a): Disseminating violent content online. 🔹 Penalty: 7–15 years imprisonment.
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Up to 1 year imprisonment or finesimprisonment penalty under Penal Code (Law No. 9/2014, Article 615a6)The StandardPenal Code (Law No. 9/2014, Article 615a6): Creating a dangerous or frightening public situation. 🔹 Penalty: Up to 1 year imprisonment or fines.
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5–10 years imprisonmentimprisonment penalty under Penal Code (Law No. 9/2014, Article 80a1)The StandardPenal Code (Law No. 9/2014, Article 80a1): Attempt to commit a crime through violent intent. 🔹 Penalty: 5–10 years imprisonment.
Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report