A travel ban has been issued by the Criminal Court against former Tourism Minister, Ali Waheed who is being investigated for sexual harassment.

Maldives Police Service confirmed that the court had issued a travel ban against the former minister during the ongoing investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against him.

While a travel ban is now in effect, the residence of Ali Waheed was searched last night under a court order. They revealed today that several electronic items related to Ali Waheed has been confiscated and added that they were working to collect evidence. Sources revealed to "ONE" that under the court order to search his residence, his phone and laptop were confiscated.

Ali Waheed is being accused of sexual harassment and assault by various employees of the Tourism Ministry, who had met with President Solih and the Gender Minister yesterday. During the meeting, they had shared first-hand accounts of the harassment.

Some sources claim that the number of employees Ali Waheed had harassed was at 9 while some claim 7, though nothing has been confirmed as of yet. Some of the employees were also subject to harassment and assault outside the workplace as well.

Maldives Police Service have also confirmed that they have launched an investigation into the issue but refrained from sharing any further details.