Gender Ministry investigating case of minors sexually abused on a boat

Gender Ministry has confirmed that it is investigating a case of two minors who were sexually abused on a boat with the Police.

A source informed “Sun” that the boat was traveling from an island to Male’ city when a crew member sexually abused the two children today. The children who were the victim of the abuse were aged 11 and 13 years.

“The man first abused the 13-year old. When the child woke up, he started to abuse the younger child.” the source informed “Sun”.

The 13-year old informed their mother of the ordeal who then reported the case to the Gender Ministry and Police. When the boat reached Male’ city, Police and Gender Ministry officials attended the boat to investigate the case. The accused was later taken into custody by the authorities, according to the source.

­No immediate comment from the Police is available on the case.