An arrest has been made following the report of a rape of a local woman in Hulhumale'.

Media Officer of the Maldives Police Service told ONE Online today that the forced sexual assault and rape of a local woman in Hulhumale' was reported on 23 January 2022.

Police said that a 43-year-old local man was arrested with a court order on 25 January in connection to the case.

The suspect was remanded by five days a second time on 31 January 2022, according to the Police, as the investigation is ongoing.

Rape and sexual assault cases surface in the country from time to time that elicit public outcry.