Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed called for an investigation and legal action after a video of an apparent same-sex marriage at a Maldivian resort circulated on social media. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs formally requested the Maldives Police Service to investigate on November 4, 2026, and police confirmed on Friday that they had launched an investigation.
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The Minister stated that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs formally requested the Maldives Police Service on November 4, 2026, to investigate the matter and take necessary legal action.
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Police confirmed on Friday that they are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears to show a same-sex marriage ceremony being conducted at a Maldivian resort.
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