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Shahid was arrested under a court order in connection with an allegation that he committed sexual harassment while holding a position of trust. The article gives no further details on the case.
LatestShahid's defense appeals his remand custody at the High CourtByline, 5 Nov, 14:35
AheadRemand runs to about 3 Dec30 days from 3 Nov
30 daysremand period7 outlets
below 18 years of ageAge of alleged victim6 outlets
64-year-oldAge of Abdulla Shahid4 outlets
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was arrested on charges of child sexual abuse under a court order. at 21:59hrs 2 Nov3 outlets
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Fri 14 AugAbdulla Shahid resigned as MDP President to contest the party's presidential primary ahead of the 2028 election.on 14 August 2026only The StandardShahid resigned as MDP President on 14 August 2026 to contest the party’s presidential primary ahead of the 2028 election.
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Mon 2 Nov 21:59–22:00Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was arrested on charges of child sexual abuse under a court order.at around 9:59 PM 2 Nov7 sourcesPolice stated that Shahid was arrested at 21:59hrs tonight under a court order. He is accused of sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 18.
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Mon 2 NovThe Maldives Police Service issued a statement confirming the arrest and saying the case remained under investigation.2 Novemberonly The Maldives JournalIn a statement issued on 2 November, police said Shahid, 64, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. that evening. Police said the case remained under investigation.
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Tue 3 NovThe court ordered Abdulla Shahid to be detained for 30 days after he was presented to court to decide on his remand.on Tuesdayonly One OnlinePolice stated today that upon presenting Shahid to court to decide on his remand, the court ordered him to be detained for 30 days.
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Tue 3 NovFormer Male' City Council member Mohamed Aiman Ismail was arrested over allegations of sexually assaulting a minor girl.on Tuesdayonly The EditionPolice spokesperson Ahmed Shiyam told Mihaaru News that Aiman was arrested on Tuesday.
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Wed 4 NovShahid's legal representation submitted the appeal case to the High Court.4 Novonly One OnlinenewestShahid's legal representation submitted the case to the High Court yesterday. However, the court has not yet made a decision on whether to accept the case.
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Wed 4 NovPolice entered and searched Shahid's residence H. Rabieemanzil.Malé4 Novonly One OnlineLast night, police entered and searched H. Rabieemanzil, Shahid's residence in Malé.
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Atoll Times2 Nov, 21:16 · first report3 Nov, 16:00 · 18 h 44 min later3 Nov, 21:13 · 23 h 57 min later5 Nov, 10:36 · 2 days later
Adhadhu (English)2 Nov, 22:19 · 1 h 2 min later3 Nov, 15:23 · 18 h 6 min later4 Nov, 08:24 · 35 h 7 min later4 Nov, 16:09 · 42 h 52 min later
The Standard2 Nov, 22:21 · 1 h 5 min later3 Nov, 17:44 · 20 h 28 min later
The Edition2 Nov, 22:22 · 1 h 6 min later3 Nov, 18:20 · 21 h 4 min later4 Nov, 11:28 · 38 h 12 min later
Raajje (English)2 Nov, 22:27 · 1 h 11 min later3 Nov, 19:44 · 22 h 28 min later
Maldives Voice2 Nov, 22:39 · 1 h 23 min later3 Nov, 15:17 · 18 h later
One Online2 Nov, 22:49 · 1 h 33 min later3 Nov, 17:40 · 20 h 24 min later5 Nov, 13:30 · 2 days later
The Maldives Journal2 Nov, 23:07 · 1 h 51 min later3 Nov, 15:50 · 18 h 34 min later
Byline3 Nov, 16:07 · 18 h 51 min later5 Nov, 14:35 · 2 days later
Sun English3 Nov, 19:51 · 22 h 34 min later
MM TV (English)2 Nov · time not given3 Nov · time not given
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remand period30 daysAtoll Times30 daysThe Standard30 daysThe Edition30 daysMaldives Voice30 daysOne Online30 daysThe Maldives Journal30 daysBylineShahid remanded for 30 days over alleged sexual harassment of minor
Former Foreign Minister and United Nations General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid has been remanded in police custody for 30 days following his arrest on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor.
The Criminal Court has ordered former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Speaker of Parliament Abdulla Shahid, who was arrested last night, be remanded for 30 days over allegations of child sexual abuse.
The Criminal Court has remanded former United Nations General Assembly President and Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in custody for 30 days following his arrest over allegations of sexually abusing a minor.
Age of alleged victimbelow 18 years of ageThe Editionunder the age of 18Maldives Voiceunder the age of 18MM TV (English)under the age of 18One Onlineunder 18The Maldives Journalunder the age of 18BylineA statement from the police last night reads a warrant was issued for Shahid's arrest over allegations of child sexual abuse against a child below 18 years of age.
Age of Abdulla Shahid64-year-oldThe Standard64 yearsThe Edition64 yearsOne Online64 yearsThe Maldives JournalThe Criminal Court issued the remand order on Tuesday after the 64-year-old politician was presented before a judge, according to Maldives Police Service.
Without commenting further about the allegations against Abdulla Shahid, 64, who also served as the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), police said last night that they will continue to investigate the case.
Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid, 64, has been arrested over allegations of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18.
The Criminal Court has remanded former Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid to custody for 30 days after he was arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor.
Abdulla Shahid was arrested under a court warrant in connection with allegations involving a child under the age of 18. on Monday nightThe StandardRaajje (English)Shahid was arrested on Monday night under a court warrant in connection with allegations involving a child under the age of 18.
court-ordered remand period from remand30 daysAdhadhu (English)The Criminal Court has remanded former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid in custody for 30 days following his arrest last night on allegations of sexual assault.
years served in the People's Majlis23 yearsAdhadhu (English)Additionally, Shahid served in the People’s Majlis for 23 years, during which time he also held the position of Speaker of Parliament.
remand detention period ordered by the court on Tuesday30 daysOne Onlinewhen he was presented to court on Tuesday to decide on his remand, the court ordered him to be detained for a period of 30 days.
age of the arrested former Foreign Minister at the time of arrest64 yearsThe Maldives JournalIn a statement issued on 2 November, police said Shahid, 64, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. that evening.
under the age of 18age of alleged victimMM TV (English)Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid has been arrested over allegations of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18.
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under the age of 18Age of alleged victimMaldives VoiceFormer Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18, police have said.
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2018 to 2023Tenure as Minister of Foreign AffairsMaldives VoiceShahid served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2023 under former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
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2021 to 2022Tenure as President of the 76th Session of the UN General AssemblyMaldives VoiceHe also served as President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly from 2021 to 2022.
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64 yearsAge of Abdulla Shahid at arrestOne OnlineFormer Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid, 64, has been arrested over allegations of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18.
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under the age of 18Age threshold of the alleged victimOne Onlinehas been arrested over allegations of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18.
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64 yearsage of the arrested former Foreign MinisterThe Maldives JournalIn a statement issued on 2 November, police said Shahid, 64, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. that evening.
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under 18age threshold of alleged victim stated by policeThe Maldives JournalThe police statement identified the alleged victim as a person under 18 but did not disclose their exact age
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30 dayscustody remand periodMaldives VoiceFormer Foreign Affairs Minister of the Maldives Abdulla Shahid has been remanded to 30 days in custody, according to Maldives Police Service.
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21:59time of arrestMaldives Voicewas arrested at approximately 21:59 on Monday under a court warrant.
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2018 to 2023term as Minister of Foreign AffairsMaldives VoiceShahid served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2023 under former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
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2021 to 2022term as President of the 76th Session of the UN General AssemblyMaldives VoiceHe also served as President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly from 2021 to 2022.
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30 dayscourt-ordered remand periodAdhadhu (English)The Criminal Court has remanded former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid in custody for 30 days following his arrest last night on allegations of sexual assault.
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30 dayscustody remand durationThe Maldives JournalThe Criminal Court has remanded former United Nations General Assembly President and Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in custody for 30 days following his arrest over allegations of sexually abusing a minor.
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64 yearsage of Abdulla Shahid at arrestThe Maldives JournalPolice previously confirmed that Shahid, 64, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. on 2 November.
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30 daysremand periodAtoll TimesShahid remanded for 30 days over alleged sexual harassment of minor
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30 dayscustody period ordered by courtBylineThe Criminal Court has remanded former Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid to custody for 30 days after he was arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor.
30 daysremand period ordered by the courtOne Onlineupon presenting Shahid to court to decide on his remand, the court ordered him to be detained for 30 days.
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64 yearsage of Abdulla Shahid at arrestOne OnlinePolice stated last night that Abdulla Shahid (64), H. Rabieemanzil, was arrested under a court order at around 9:59 PM last night
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30 daysRemand period orderedThe StandardFormer Foreign Minister and United Nations General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid has been remanded in police custody for 30 days following his arrest on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor.
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64-year-oldAge of Abdulla ShahidThe StandardThe Criminal Court issued the remand order on Tuesday after the 64-year-old politician was presented before a judge, according to Maldives Police Service.
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30 daysremand period orderedThe EditionThe Criminal Court has ordered former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Speaker of Parliament Abdulla Shahid, who was arrested last night, be remanded for 30 days over allegations of child sexual abuse.
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64 yearsage of Abdulla ShahidThe EditionWithout commenting further about the allegations against Abdulla Shahid, 64, who also served as the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), police said last night that they will continue to investigate the case.
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below 18 years of ageminimum age of the alleged victimThe EditionA statement from the police last night reads a warrant was issued for Shahid's arrest over allegations of child sexual abuse against a child below 18 years of age.
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30 dayscustody period ordered by the courtRaajje (English)The court subsequently ordered him to be remanded in custody for 30 days.
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2014 yearyear Aiman was elected to Malé City CouncilAtoll TimesAiman was elected to Malé City Council in the 2014 local council elections.
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30 dayscustody remand period for Abdulla ShahidThe EditionHe was remanded in custody for 30 days.
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23 yearsyears served in the People's MajlisAdhadhu (English)Additionally, Shahid served in the People’s Majlis for 23 years, during which time he also held the position of Speaker of Parliament.
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30-daylength of remand order appealedAtoll TimesShahid appeals 30-day remand order in child sexual harassment case
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30 daysremand detention period ordered by the courtOne Onlinewhen he was presented to court on Tuesday to decide on his remand, the court ordered him to be detained for a period of 30 days.
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under the age of 18age threshold of the alleged victimOne OnlineHe was arrested under a court order last Monday night from his apartment in Hulhumalé on allegations of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18.
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30 daysremand custody ordered for Abdullah ShahidBylineHe was taken to Dhoonidhoo jail that night and later remanded in custody for 30 days.
under the age of 18age of the alleged victimBylinePolice said in a statement on Monday night that Shahid had been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 18.
Shahid was arrested under a court order over an allegation of sexual harassment committed while holding a position of trust.Atoll TimesShahid was arrested under a court order in connection with an allegation that he committed sexual harassment while holding a position of trust.
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Abdulla Shahid was arrested under a court order over allegations of repeatedly sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18.The StandardFormer United Nations General Assembly President and Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has been arrested under a court order in connection with allegations of repeatedly sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18.
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Abdulla Shahid served as President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly.from September 2021 to September 2022The StandardShahid, who served as President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly from September 2021 to September 2022, is among the Maldives’ most internationally recognised former diplomats.
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Abdulla Shahid was remanded to 30 days in custody.Maldives VoiceFormer Foreign Affairs Minister of the Maldives Abdulla Shahid has been remanded to 30 days in custody, according to Maldives Police Service.
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The Criminal Court remanded former MDP President Abdulla Shahid in custody for 30 days over sexual assault allegations.Criminal CourtAdhadhu (English)The Criminal Court has remanded former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid in custody for 30 days following his arrest last night on allegations of sexual assault.
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Shahid was remanded for 30 days over an alleged sexual harassment of a minor.Atoll TimesShahid remanded for 30 days over alleged sexual harassment of minor
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The Criminal Court remanded Abdullah Shahid to custody for 30 days after his arrest on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor.BylineThe Criminal Court has remanded former Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid to custody for 30 days after he was arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor.
Abdulla Shahid was produced in court and remanded for 30 days.The EditionPolice just stated that he was remanded for 30 days after being produced in court. However, the court has not publicized the order yet.
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