Interpol has issued a Red Notice to locate and arrest a man wanted in connection with an alleged child sexual abuse case.

Police identified the suspect as 38-year-old Izyaan Abdul Hameed of F. Nilandhoo.

Police said the Red Notice was issued after information indicated that the suspect had fled the Maldives after the case was reported to authorities.

According to police, Interpol Red Notices are issued to seek the location and provisional arrest of wanted persons with the assistance of international law enforcement agencies, facilitating legal proceedings.

The notices are used to circulate information on individuals wanted for investigation or legal action.