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Taxi driver remanded in custody for three days

The taxi driver arrested for sexually assaulting a passenger has been remanded in custody for three days.

The police said a taxi driver sexually assaulted a 20-year-old woman after taking her to Hulhumale' Phase II against her will late Sunday night. The police received reports of the incident at 12:50 am on Monday. A 41-year-old male was arrested in connection to the incident.

The police said the suspect was presented to the Hulhumale' Magistrate Court to decide on his remand. The judge ordered to remand the suspect in custody for three days.

The police said the case is under investigation.