Dominican authorities launch probe after an immigration officer is accused of raping a 14-year-old

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities within the Dominican Republic mentioned Thursday they’ve launched an investigation after an immigration officer was accused of raping a 14-year-old lady.

The mom of the lady, who’s from neighboring Haiti, alleged the assault occurred final week close to the upscale resort city of Punta Cana, after the suspect broke into their dwelling.

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Santiago Molina, a human rights activist, mentioned the incident occurred when immigration officers had been looking properties in an space often called Verón, the place migrants largely from Haiti have settled.

Authorities within the Dominican Republic have launched an investigation after an immigration officer was accused of raping a 14-year-old lady. (Tony Savino/Corbis by way of Getty Photographs)

Molina mentioned the lady’s mom was at work on the time of the assault and that he had accompanied the mom to file a criticism. He added that the household is being harassed consequently.

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An announcement from the Common Directorate of Migration, responding to a question from The Related Press, mentioned that if an officer is discovered to be concerned within the incident, he would face justice.

The AP is just not naming the lady’s mom so as to protect her privateness.