A 63-year-old man was arrested after being found guilty of rape. The arrest was made by civilian police on Tuesday afternoon (29) at Linya Santa Rosa, in the interior of the municipality of Tangara, in the Midwest of Santa Catarina.

The man was arrested for rape in the hinterland of Tangara. – Photo: Civil Police/Disclosure/ND

After his arrest, he was taken to the Tangara Police Station for a due process hearing. The identity of the man was not disclosed by the police in order to preserve the integrity of the victim and in accordance with current legal regulations.

The man was sent to the Videira prison department, where he will serve a sentence of 9 years, established by justice.

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“The crime of rape is a serious violation of the human rights and dignity of victims, causing deep trauma that often lasts a lifetime. The actions of the authorities and the conviction of the accused represent an important step in the search for justice and a guarantee that such actions will not go unpunished,” the police stressed.