Over 35 Cases of Sexual Assault with Minors Investigated in Q3

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has released quarterly data on sexual offenses investigations, showing 36 cases of sexual assault with minors in Q1, 39 cases in Q2, and 38 cases in Q3.

In terms of rape, there were no reported cases in Q1, 2 cases in Q2, and 3 cases in Q3. Prostitution cases stood at 5 cases in Q1, 3 cases in Q2, and 3 cases in Q3. Sexual harassment incidents were reported as 6 cases in Q1, 15 cases in Q2, and 7 cases in Q3. Other sexual offenses accounted for 22 cases in Q1, 30 cases in Q2, and 29 cases in Q3.

Looking at the gender distribution, the breakdown reveals 9 male cases and 57 female cases in Q1, 33 male cases and 54 female cases in Q2, and 8 male cases and 51 female cases in Q3.

Geographically, the cases were distributed as follows:

In Quarter 1:

• Male’ City – 32 cases
• Addu City – 4 cases
• Fuvahmulah City – 2 cases
• Kulhudhuffushi City – 3 cases
• Other Atolls – 28  cases

In Quarter 2

• Male’ City – 42 cases
• Addu City – 2 cases
• Fuvahmulah City – 3 cases
• Kulhudhuffushi City – 3 cases
• Other Atolls – 39 cases

In Quarter 3

• Male’ city – 39 cases
• Addu city – 7 cases
• Fuvahmulah city – 2 cases
• Kulhudhuffushi City – 0 cases
• Other Atolls – 32 cases

The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific areas to address the prevalence of sexual offenses effectively.