The Criminal Court yesterday sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for touching a child with sexual intent.

The person jailed in this case is named Iman Ibrahim Rafiu. He was charged under the "Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Offenders" for intentionally touching a child's body with sexual intent.

The Criminal Court yesterday found Iman Ibrahim Rafiu guilty of this charge and sentenced him to 10 years in prison.

As this case involves the interests of a minor, the Criminal Court has not made the case report public.

In such cases involving the interests of minors, it is not legally permissible to disclose any information that could reveal the identity of the children involved.

This report highlights the serious legal consequences for sexual offenses against minors in the Maldives, while also respecting the privacy protections in place for underage victims.