Maldives Police Service released the identity of a man arrested for sexually abusing this four-year-old daughter.

According to police the man is identified as Shuau Shareef, 32, Greenward, G. Dh. Thinadhoo, and he has been suspected of sexually abusing a four-year-old girl whom holds a position guardianship.

The sexual abuse case was reported to the police on the night of August 3rd and Shuau were arrested in connection to the case under a court order the next day.

However, Shahu was presented before a court for his remaining hearing the same day of his arrest and was brought into police custody.

The court has stated that the police have found evidence which is sufficient to convict Shahu with the crime of Child abuse. The police has stated that they are working to complete the case to Prosecutor General Office for criminal charges.

Furthermore, the police have noted the case of sexual violence against children which involve blackmail and coercion is on the rise. The police has been working to complete such cases and handle all.