In Blagoveshchensk, investigators have completed the inquiry into a case involving a 28-year-old local who served as a nanny and is accused of abusing a very young child. The case was finalized by the regional department’s press service of the Investigative Committee and has since moved toward court consideration. The timeline of events, as presented by officials, places the onset of concerns in October 2021 when the accused began working with a family in the city.
Within months, signs of harm appeared on the one-year-old child in the household. Bruises and abrasions were observed on multiple occasions, and the parents reported concerns about the child’s welfare. When questioned by caregivers and authorities, the nanny is said to have offered explanations that purportedly shifted responsibility away from herself, though investigators continued to gather and assess materials from the parents and other observers within the home environment.
According to the child’s mother, the atmosphere in the home changed as the nanny’s presence worsened the child’s response to the caregiver. The mother recounted that the child began showing fear when the nanny approached. Authorities indicate that the nanny had installed a video camera in the apartment, and the footage captured an incident of beating on May 12. Following the recording, the mother reported the incident to law enforcement agencies for review and action.
During questioning by investigators, the accused did not admit guilt and asserted that the video captured one instance of the abuse. Yet, the comprehensive evidence collected during the preliminary investigation supports multiple episodes of harm. The authorities are treating these findings as part of a broader pattern of abuse rather than a single isolated incident.
A criminal case has been opened on the charge of Torture of a Minor, and the materials have been forwarded to the court for consideration. The process now moves into the judicial phase, where legal arguments, witness testimonies, and the video evidence will be weighed to determine appropriate charges and penalties aligned with the law. The progression of the case will hinge on how prosecutors present the facts and how the defense responds to the evidence gathered during the investigation.
It is noted that the district previously reported a separate incident in which a Stavropol resident restrained his two-year-old daughter and left the home briefly, underscoring broader concerns about child safety and caregiver conduct in the region. In Blagoveshchensk, authorities emphasize adherence to child protection protocols and the ongoing commitment to ensure that vulnerable children are safeguarded and that any allegations of harm are thoroughly examined according to legal standards. (Source attribution: Regional department of the Investigative Committee).