Former TVM producer arrested for allegedly grooming and sexually assaulting a child

Former senior producer at state broadcaster TVM, Moosal Mueen (37), from Rihidhoadhi/G.Dh. Fiyoari, arrested on suspicion of grooming and sexually assaulting a child, March 26, 2026.

A disturbing incident has surfaced involving the arrest of Moosal Mueen, a 37-year-old former senior producer at the state media organization TVM. The suspect is facing severe allegations involving child grooming, sexual assault, and the illegal possession of child sexual abuse material. Following his arrest on Thursday, the local authorities have initiated a rigorous legal process, resulting in a 15-day remand for the accused. This case has prompted a serious discussion on the vulnerabilities minors face in the digital age and the imperative for robust vetting processes within influential public institutions. The investigation, currently spearheaded by the Family and Child Protection Department, underscores the state's prioritized commitment to prosecuting crimes against children.

Moosal Mueen, age 37, was arrested on suspicion of grooming and sexually assaulting a minor.
The suspect previously served as a senior producer at TVM, where he was involved in creating content for children.
Charges include the possession of child sexual abuse material and engaging in illicit sexual conduct.
A local court has ordered the suspect to remain in remand for 15 days pending further investigation.
The Family and Child Protection Department is handling the investigation with high priority.

A former senior producer at state broadcaster TVM has been arrested on suspicion of grooming and sexually assaulting a child.

The suspect, Moosal Mueen (37), from Rihidhoadhi/G.Dh. Fiyoari was arrested in connection with the case.

According to police, he is accused of making inappropriate remarks to a minor, attempting to groom and exploit the child, storing and possessing child sexual abuse material on electronic devices, and engaging in sexual conduct with minors.

He was arrested on Thursday.

Sun has learned that he was recently dismissed from his position over the issue. Mueen had been one of TVM’s senior producers and was involved in producing several popular children’s programmes.

Police said he was produced before the court on Thursday for a remand hearing, and was ordered to remain in custody for 15 days.

Police reiterated that all criminal cases involving children, including the possession or dissemination of pornographic material, are investigated and prosecuted with special priority.

The case is being investigated by the Family and Child Protection Department.

By Azhaar Abdul Azeez

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