The Maldives Police Service has opened an investigation after a serving police officer was alleged to have sexually abused a minor, with the case reported on 1 June. The criminal inquiry is being handled by the Family and Child Protection Department while the Police Professional Standards Command conducts a parallel administrative review of the officer's conduct, and both remain ongoing.
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According to the Maldives Police Service, the case was reported on 1 June and involves allegations of sexual abuse committed by an individual in a position of trust.
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In addition to the criminal inquiry, the Police Professional Standards Command has initiated an administrative review into the conduct of the officer concerned.
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