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Police Bust Malé Apartment in Child Exploitation Case — TV Personality Among Suspects

Maldives Police arrested four people, including a television presenter and sports commentator, during a raid on an apartment in Henveiru on the morning of October 6, 2025, over child exploitation and drug possession. The Criminal Court ordered the suspects held for three days pending further investigation, and police said the investigation remains ongoing.

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  • 35 years age of suspect Ali Ashraf The Standard Ali Ashraf (35)

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  • 41 years age of suspect Luhaan Saeed The Standard Luhaan Saeed (41)

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  • 39 years age of suspect Nafiu Rasheed The Standard Nafiu Rasheed (39)

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  • 33 years age of suspect Ibrahim Shinaan Ahmed The Standard Ibrahim Shinaan Ahmed (33)

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  • The four suspects were presented before the Criminal Court, which ordered them held in custody for three days pending further investigation. Criminal Court The Standard Following their arrest, the four suspects were presented before the Criminal Court, which ordered them to be held in custody for three days pending further investigation.

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