An immigration agent in the Dominican Republic has been taken into custody following accusations of sexually assaulting a Haitian woman in one of the airport’s detention cells.
The alleged incident occurred early on Saturday at a detention cell at Las Américas International Airport in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo.
According to reports, the incident also occurred in the presence of the woman’s 4-year-old son.
Details emerge amidst ongoing investigations
Prosecutor Milciades Guzmán shared that the agent, whose identity remains undisclosed, was arrested over the past weekend.
The judicial process is currently underway, as Guzmán has sought a court mandate to keep the suspect in detention while the probe goes on.
Circumstances leading to the detention
Reports are that the woman, on her way to Nicaragua, was halted by Dominican authorities due to purported discrepancies in her documents.
Mayra Jiménez, who leads the Dominican Ministry for Women, shared insights indicating that confusion arose over the surname of the boy’s father, resulting in the woman’s detention.
According to reports, following her detainment, the woman claimed that the agent in question demanded she undresses in the cell.
Fearing for the safety of her son, who was asleep in the cell with her, she felt compelled to comply.
Prompt action and children’s welfare
In response to the woman’s account, prosecutors were quick to request an arrest warrant for the implicated agent.
Meanwhile, the National Migration Agency has confirmed that the child is presently under the government’s temporary care, ensuring his safety during this distressing period.
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