Maldives government plans to increase security for tourists, following stabbings by Islamic extremists Police in the Maldives have apologised after a video emerged of a bikini-clad tourist being arrested.
The video shows a woman with a British accent being detained by at least three officers on the island of Maafushi in the Kaafu atoll.
In the footage she can be heard shouting: “You are sexually assaulting me” as police put her in handcuffs before leading her away while another man can be seen covering her with a towel.
The incident has prompted a public apology from the Maldives police chief.
Maldives Police Service Commissioner Mohamed Hameed said the incident appeared to have been “badly handled” by officers.
Tourist wearing bikini arrested in Maldives
A bikini-clad tourist has been arrested in the Maldives, prompting a public apology from the country’s police chief.
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