Investigation Timeline and Police Response in Moengo
During the initial investigation by local authorities, the 13-year-old girl returned to her residence on her own accord. When her mother questioned her about her whereabouts, the teenager disclosed that two young men had picked her up after school and transported her to a pension in Moengo, in the East of Suriname.
The mother filed an official report with the police department immediately following the disclosure. Officers tracked down and apprehended the two suspects, aged 17 and 20, on the same day the report was filed. Following consultation with the Surinaamse Openbaar Ministerie, authorities placed both suspects in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Legal Proceedings and the Transfer to Youth Affairs
The two suspects face formal detention related to having relations with a minor, pending the completion of the dossier by the Youth Affairs department and subsequent scheduling in court.
Safeguarding Minors: Community and Institutional Response
Frequently Asked Questions
What initiated the police investigation in Moengo?
The investigation began when a mother filed a report with the police after her 13-year-old daughter failed to return home from school.
Who was detained by authorities?
Police tracked down and arrested two young men, aged 17 and 20, on the same day the report was filed.
Which department handled the subsequent investigation?
What charges do the suspects face?
Following consultation with the Surinaamse Openbaar Ministerie, the pair was placed in custody for having relations with a minor.
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