Two men were detained by national police inside Palm, including a 33-year-old Cuban and a 24-year-old Moroccan, who are suspected of crimes involving minor exploitation and other sexual offenses. The alleged perpetrators are accused of sexually assaulting a girl under 16 and exploiting a minor in sexual activities. The two detainees, who are not related, are believed to have had sexual contact with the same underage girl, taking advantage of her vulnerability and immaturity.
The investigation began after parents reported concerns about the contents of their underage daughter’s phone, revealing sexually explicit conversations with adults with whom she had sexual relations. The Family and Women’s Unit (Ufam) police quickly launched inquiries and moved to identify individuals who had ongoing contact with the girl. They discovered that the two men maintained direct messaging with the minor, exchanging clear, explicit messages that included offers and requests for sexual activity.
During the investigation, investigators obtained compelling evidence from the device exchanges and discovered candid photographs with a strong sexual connotation. It became evident that the men had communicated with and deceived the minor via mobile devices to obtain pornographic material, including the girl’s own photographs. This raised serious concerns about the potential further dissemination of material and the risk to the child’s safety.
Authorities learned that the minor had engaged in sexual interactions with both men and had information about her address and the places she frequented. Based on this information, officers prioritized locating the suspects to continue the investigation, ensure judicial processing, and reduce any risk to the victim. The goal was to secure the safety of the minor and prevent any further harm while the case progressed through the legal process.
Following this line of inquiry, police conducted a series of coordinated procedures and surveillance operations that led to the apprehension of the two suspects. One was arrested on the previous Wednesday, and the other on the following Thursday afternoon, after which both were placed into custody for formal police proceedings and made available to the relevant judicial authorities for prosecution. This sequence of actions reflects a concerted effort by law enforcement to respond swiftly to reports concerning the exploitation and sexual abuse of a minor, and to uphold the safety and rights of victims in the community. UFAM investigators emphasized the importance of reporting suspected abuse and the ongoing commitment to protect children from exploitation, often acting on information provided by families and community members.