Maldives Police Service have begun investigating a mother who had allegedly sexually abused her son.

The Gender Ministry revealed that they had received reports of the case on Sunday and that the child has since been moved to a safe environment.

The Ministry also noted that the case is being investigated by the Police and that other children of the mother have also been moved to a safer environment.

While reported cases of child abuse are on the rise, DJA had informed the courts to finish all cases within six months.

Police further revealed that the woman is 38 years old and the child is 14 years of age.