Foreign National Arrested in Lisbon for Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 16

A 21-year-old man was detained in Lisbon by the Judicial Police (PJ) on Thursday, suspected of sexually abusing a minor under 16 years old. The suspect, a foreign national reported missing in his home country, was placed in preventive custody following his first judicial interrogation.

Details of the Case

The adolescent victim was approached in a public space during a night out, where she had consumed alcoholic beverages. The suspect allegedly took advantage of the situation to commit the sexual abuse.

The PJ acted swiftly upon learning of the incident, conducting urgent investigative measures that led to the identification, location, and arrest of the suspect, who was preparing to leave the country.

The suspect faces charges of sexual abuse of a minor incapable of resistance, highlighting the severity of the crime and the vulnerability of the victim.