Suspek sa panghahalay ng minor, arestado ng pulisya; menor de edad, kapatid ng ka-live-in ng suspect

- A suspect in the abuse of a minor was arrested by the police in Valenzuela City

- According to the charge, the suspect repeatedly had carnal knowledge of the girl in 2020 when she was only 16 years old

- The suspect, in a quick interview, alleged that the victim was a willing participant

- Presently, the suspect is detained at the custodial facility of the Valenzuela City Police Station

A 36-year-old man has been apprehended in Valenzuela City following allegations of repeatedly assaulting the minor sibling of his live-in partner.

The arrest was made based on an outstanding warrant related to two counts of violating Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code, which pertains to carnal abuse, in conjunction with Republic Act 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

According to police reports, the charges against the accused stem from incidents that allegedly began in 2017 when the victim was a minor.

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The Valenzuela City Chief of Police, Police Colonel Nixon Cayaban, stated that the victim, who was only 16 years old in 2020 when the formal complaint was filed, reported a series of alleged molestations dating back several years, with one of the incidents occurring in August 2020 prompting the victim to confide in her mother, leading to the lodging of the complaint.

The accused is currently detained at the custodial facility of the Valenzuela City Police Station.

In his defense, the suspect claimed that the victim was also a willing participant in the alleged acts. He further suggested that his actions might have been influenced by a perceived resentment towards his live-in partner's parents, stating that there was a conflict between them around the time of the alleged incidents.

Authorities have already executed the return of the arrest warrant and are now awaiting the commitment order from the court to proceed with further legal proceedings.

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The case underscores the serious nature of offenses involving the exploitation and abuse of minors, and the legal framework in the Philippines that aims to protect children from such acts.

Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code addresses the crime of carnal abuse, while Republic Act 7610 provides for stronger deterrence and punishment for abuse and exploitation of children.

The collaboration of these legal provisions highlights the commitment of the Philippine legal system to safeguard the welfare and rights of children.

The ongoing case in Valenzuela City will likely undergo a thorough judicial process to ascertain the truth of the allegations and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law.

The details emerging from the investigation and the subsequent court proceedings will be closely monitored by the community and child protection advocates."

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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In other news, a young girl was discovered lifeless in her bedroom in Barangay Matilo, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, by her older sibling. Authorities reported that the girl had a large cut on her neck when found under a blanket inside the room. The 27-year-old live-in partner of the victim’s aunt was arrested during a hot pursuit operation and is the main suspect. Police continue to investigate and await autopsy results to confirm if the victim was s3xually abused.

Still in other news, Alvin Que, also known as Ronxian Gou, was accused by a suspect of ordering the kidnapping and murder of his own father, businessman Anson Que, and their driver. Alvin allegedly acted as the family’s negotiator and paid a total of P13 million in ransom through a cryptocurrency account on March 31 and April 2. Despite reports that up to P100 million was paid in ransom, Anson Que and his driver were found dead on April 9 in Rodriguez, Rizal. The PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group recommended six individuals, including Alvin Que, for preliminary investigation by the Department of Justice on April 19.

Source: KAMI.com.gh