The Criminal Court has ordered the detention of a man accused of kidnapping and torture, pending the conclusion of his trial.

Police confirmed on Thursday that a Maldivian man who had been held hostage in a house in Malé was rescued safely, and one suspect was taken into custody.

The case was reported to police on Wednesday, involving allegations that a man was being unlawfully detained and subjected to torture. Officers located the individual on Thursday and rescued him during the investigation.

The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Saeed, 48, from Feydhoo in Addu City, was brought before the Criminal Court for a remand hearing. The court ordered that he be detained until the trial concludes.

The victim, a 44-year-old Maldivian man, has been taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) for treatment. His current condition has not been disclosed.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities noted that a similar case had occurred recently, involving the kidnapping of a foreign national who was also rescued safely.