A Maldivian and four foreigners have been arrested for the sale of alcohol on a safari boat without a permit.
Police said today that five individuals were arrested on Wednesday for alcohol sale without permit on a safari boat moored in the Hulhumale’ lagoon. The five were arrested based on intelligence received by Counter Narcotics Intelligence, Police said.
Under the operation, conducted by the Drug Enforcement Department in collaboration with Counter Narcotics Intelligence, the safari boat was searched under a court order. Police uncovered 102 bottles and 218 cans of alcohol.
The Maldivian arrested in relation to the case is Mohamed Manik, 52, H. Binmathee-aage.
The foreigners arrested alongside Manik are MD Shekar Hosain, 34, India, Rasel Mia, 35, Bangladesh, and two Sri Lankans, Pubudu Asela Bandara Dolosba Gedara, 27 and Tharaka Saman Kumaradeva, 35.
Police said that the court has placed all five in remand in custody for three days.
2026.1.2 Court orders Sunny Umar to remain in custody pending trial
The Criminal Court has ordered Sunny Umar to remain in custody pending trial in a case involving allegations of sexual assault.
Sunny Umar, who operates a travel agency and media outlets under the Maldives Halal Travel brand, was arrested last month on charges of sexual assault. He was initially remanded in custody for 30 days. After the remand period expired on Friday, he was produced before the Criminal Court, which ordered that he be kept in custody until the conclusion of the trial.
The Prosecutor General’s Office said police investigations into the case are ongoing. The office said the investigation period has been extended in accordance with the law, taking into account pending investigative work.
According to information provided by the prosecution, the allegations involve three minors: two girls and one boy. One of the girls and the boy are under the age of 18. The other girl is also alleged to have been sexually assaulted while underage.
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2026.1.1 96 massage parlors closed since December operation: President
In a post on X, President Muizzu said the closures were part of an ongoing effort to shut down massage parlors operating outside the purpose for which they were registered.
The government has closed 96 massage parlors in Male’ since launching an operation on 9 December to crack down on establishments allegedly being used as fronts for prostitution, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said.
In a post on X, President Muizzu said the closures were part of an ongoing effort to shut down massage parlors operating outside the purpose for which they were registered.
“It is a sad fact that such places continue to operate because there are users,” the president said.
President Muizzu said addressing what he described as social ills required changes in people’s intentions, actions and attitudes. He added that some expatriates had been arrested and deported as part of the operation, which he said aimed to make the Maldives a “clean” country in every sense.
The president said the operation had produced results in a short period because the government acted swiftly on public feedback.
He added that his administration would continue to consider public views and address issues within existing legal procedures, describing such feedback as “very positive”.
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