The Public Ministry of Ceará (MPCE) has requested the suspension of a security guard employed at the Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS) in Eusébio, a municipality in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, following allegations of sexual abuse against a teenage patient. The accused, who previously received a written warning after the incident, remains in public service, raising concerns about the safety of other minors in the facility. The MP has initiated legal action that seeks his removal from any public function until the case is fully resolved, with the threat of fines against the municipality if compliance is not met.

According to the legal documents, the guard had access to the victim, a 13-year-old boy who is a user of the CAPS services, at the time of the incident. The investigation has revealed that the guard exploited his professional position and the institutional environment to initiate contact with the victim. Reports indicate that he sent sexually explicit messages and engaged in video calls with the adolescent, which exacerbates the gravity of the accusations against him and raises serious questions about the oversight and safeguarding protocols in place at the CAPS facility.

This case, now processed in the Criminal Court of Eusébio, highlights critical issues regarding the protection of vulnerable individuals within mental health services and the responsibilities of staff to uphold the safety of those they serve. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for the accountability of public sector employees and the efficacy of protective measures in mental health care settings, reinforcing the need for systemic changes in how such allegations are handled to prevent similar occurrences in the future.