In a disturbing incident at Six Senses Laamu Resort, Regional General Manager Marteyne van Well was assaulted while cycling within the resort premises. According to police reports, a unknown individual attacked Ms. Marteyne from behind, striking her on the head and subsequently engaging in a physical confrontation. She sustained significant injuries during the assault.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and police are actively investigating the matter.
Social media platforms are abuzz with claims that Ms. Marteyne was ambushed by three masked assailants wielding wooden clubs as she was walking from the vicinity of the staff quarters towards the general manager’s residence. These reports suggest that she suffered severe head injuries during the attack.
This incident occurs against a backdrop of previous allegations against her. General Manager Marteyne van Well faced accusations of unfair treatment towards staff, particularly local employees, with claims of racism and discrimination surfacing on social media platforms.
The resort has not yet issued an official statement regarding the assault on Ms. Marteyne. The hospitality industry in the Maldives has occasionally been marred by disputes between resort management and staff, underscoring the need for thorough investigations and the establishment of fair labor practices.
