Police probe cyberbullying case involving school students

Police have opened an investigation after a group of school students was reported for allegedly cyberbullying one of their peers.

The crime was reported from an island in central Maldives.

A police spokesperson said in a brief statement on Monday that the police were investigating the case in collaboration with relevant authorities.

The spokesperson did not say when the case was reported to the authorities or any other details regarding either the victim or the suspects, who the police confirm are all fellow schoolmates.

The police do not disclose details, including the island where the crime took place, in order to protect the identity of child 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 helpline 1412.