Authorities investigate after group of boys taken to an uninhabited island, molested

Authorities have launched an investigation after a group of boys were taken to an uninhabited island in northern Maldives where they were sexually abused.

News of the case came to light on Sunday.

While the police declined to comment on the case, the Social and Family Development Ministry confirmed to Sun on Monday that they are investigating the case.

A ministry official said that they opened an investigation as soon as it became aware of the case.

The official said that the ministry is working on ascertaining the safety of the victims, but declined to disclose any details.

Crimes against children are treated by the authorities as serious offenses. The authorities do not disclose the island where such crimes take place in order to protect the identity of victims.

Those with information regarding crimes against children are urged to call the Maldives Police Service’s Family and Child Protection Department at 3000600 or the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s helpline 1412.