The High Court has accepted an appeal filed by the defence team of former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid challenging the arrest order issued against him in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse.
The appeal was submitted last Wednesday, and the High Court’s website now shows that the case has been registered. Hearings are expected to be expedited as the appeal concerns a court order.
Shahid, 64, was arrested on November 2 under a court order on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18 while in a position of trust.
He remains in police custody at the Dhoonidhoo custodial centre after the court ordered that he be remanded for 30 days.
Shortly before his arrest, Shahid denied the allegations in a post on X, describing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated.
The rumours being circulated for the purpose of political character assassination are baseless lies. I urge everyone to refrain from spreading such unsubstantiated information
Police have not publicly disclosed further details of the investigation.
Shahid previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the Maldives Democratic Party (MDP). He also served as President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first Maldivian to hold the position.
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