Dentist facing sexual abuse of minor charges

A 63-year-old dentist, accused of sexually abusing a  patient under the age if 15 at the Raúl Dávila Mena Hospital, in  Changuinola. was arrested on Friday, February 15, in Bocas del Toro,

He The man was apprehended by National Police (PN)  officers and officials of the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP). The arrest followed the lodging of a complaint and authorities

Have not ruled out his involvement in authorities, this person was being followed up after a complaint filed against him and

does not rule out that he is involved in other similar cases.

Apparently, the alleged assault occurred when the child under 15 years of age went to the dentist’s office in this hospital.

The Superior Prosecutor Rafael Baloyes told TVN News that they are scheduling hearings for the formulation of precautionary measures.

“The dentist allegedly had sexual contact with a young woman of 15. We are talking about an adult who has a facility to access minors because of the role he plays. “said Baloyes.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the PN, is carrying out awareness campaigns to prevent sexual abuse of minors – since this is one of the crimes with the greatest – incidence in the province.