The Eastern Police District (EPD) has apprehended its most wanted suspect in a statutory rape case involving a minor in Pasig City.
The 16-year-old suspect, identified only by the alias LCD, is now in the custody of a shelter in the city after being arrested in Barangay Bagong Ilog.
Based on the report received by EPD Director PCOL. Villamor Tuliao, the suspect was arrested under a custody order issued by Pasig RTC Branch 159 due to two counts of rape.
Authorities indicated that the 14-year-old victim, a sibling of the suspect's friend, fell victim to the assault in 2023.
Moreover, the sexual abuse said to have persisted, eventually leading to the girl's pregnancy.
Tuliao expressed concern over the involvement of a minor in sexual abuse and promised that the police would take action against similar incidents.
"Sobrang nakalulungkot at nakababahala ang mga ganitong kaso dahil halos mga kabataan ang nasasangkot sa ganitong krimen - Sexual Violence and Abuse," said Tuliao.
