Theft & Robbery - Latest Stories

"I'm a murderer, but I didn't kill Afrasheem"

Hussain Humam Ahmed charged with the murder of Ungoofaaru constituency MP Dr Afrasheem Ali confessed in court to a murder and several stabbings, but denied any involvement in the high profile murder of Afrasheem.

May 06, 2013 7 comments
A Nepali worker's perspective on the Maldives

Many Nepalis have never seen the ocean. What are their thoughts when they see the sea for the first time? A Nepali worker recently spoke to me about the sun, sand, and sea, and what she really thought of the Maldives.

December 24, 2012
Three arrested in Randheli robbery case

Police have arrested three suspects in connection to a robbery in October where three masked men had broken into the Male office of Randheli Resort and taken over MVR100,000.

December 12, 2012 2 comments
Chinese 'diamond' swallower fined in Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov 6, 2012 (AFP) - A Chinese man who swallowed a fake stone in a daring bluff that allowed an accomplice to get away with a real diamond pleaded guilty Monday to aiding theft and was given a fine and two-year suspended jail term.

November 06, 2012
Indian bank heist reawakens gun crime worries

NEW DELHI, Nov 6, 2012 (AFP) - It was a classic bank heist in many ways. Armed men using a stolen car and motorbikes held up a van carrying cash in central New Delhi, shot a guard, and made off with the money.

November 06, 2012
Search on for suspects in Randheli robbery

Police are searching for three people who broke into the Male office of Randheli Resort and took over MVR100,000.

October 31, 2012 2 comments
Man stealing cash from ATMs nabbed

A man has been arrested by Police for stealing cash from the accounts of several people from the various ATMs located in the capital Male.

September 19, 2012
'Diamond swallower' was a bluff: Lanka police

A Chinese man accused of swallowing a diamond worth $13,600 at a gem show in Sri Lanka actually ingested a fake stone in an elaborate bluff to allow the real thief to escape, police said Tuesday.

September 12, 2012
Minor thefts common this Ramadan: Police

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed that compared to and unlike previous Ramadans, this year minor thefts have increased.

August 12, 2012 1 comment
Case of two sent to PG for assault on Police

Police has sent the case of an assault on Police personnel to the Prosecutor General's (PG) office for prosecution.

August 05, 2012