Police have launched an investigation into two individuals accused of downloading child porn.

Speaking at a press conference at Iskandhar Koshi on Sunday, Chief Inspector of Police Sofwath Ahmed Rauf said the authority was notified regarding the two individuals by a foreign law enforcement authority.

"We are investigating downloading of child porn and child pornographic content using Maldivian numbers as a serious matter," Sofwath said.

He said that the 32-year-old's case has been sent to Prosecutor General's office. Sofwath further added that child pornographic content has been found on various devices in his possession.

Police did not publicise the identities of the individuals.