An investigation has begun after arresting a Leading Teacher for sexually assaulting their female and male students.

The Leading Teacher in question was arrested by the Maldives Police Service following an investigation after a case was filed at the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services. The Ministry said that the police was immediately notified and the ministry is working closely with the police.

Police Media today said that the case was reported on 22 June 2019 and the suspected teacher is 46-year-old local teaching at a school in the central atolls. The suspect is believed to have assaulted both female and male students over the course of several days.

Maldives Police Service said that the suspect was arrested today with a court order and details of the case was shared with the Education Ministry yesterday.