The No. 1 most wanted person in the Negros Island Region (NIR), who is facing five counts of qualified rape of a minor, was arrested in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday night, Nov. 11.
The suspect, identified as alias “JK,” 33, unemployed and a resident of Brgy. 19-A, Victorias City, was arrested by personnel of the Victorias Component City Police Station at around 9:30 p.m., the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported.
Police said the suspect was arrested at Adoracion Dalum, Canetown Subdivision, by virtue of a warrant of arrest for five counts of qualified rape of a minor.
Based on the police report, the suspect is the stepfather of the minor victim.
He allegedly took advantage of the victim by repeatedly inviting her to his residence under the pretext of allowing her to use the internet to communicate with her mother, who was working abroad.
Police did not disclose further details of the alleged abuse to protect the identity and privacy of the minor.
Authorities said the suspect was informed of his constitutional rights following his arrest, which was documented using two body-worn cameras.
The suspect remains under the custody of the Victorias police pending proper legal disposition.*
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