Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape

A man from L. Maabaidhoo has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape.

Ismail Juman was tried under Article 14 (a) of the Sexual Offenses Act.

The Criminal Court found him guilty of the charge on Tuesday, and sentenced him to 15 years in prison.

The court has not disclosed any details regarding the trial due to the nature of the crime.

Article 14 of the Maldives Sexual Offences Act defines and prohibits rape, criminalizing the non-consensual insertion of a sexual organ or any other organ or object between individuals regardless of whether they are married or unmarried.

Rape trials are held behind closed doors to protect the dignity of victims.