Three minors aged 14 and 15 arrested for the rape of another minor in Valencia and for disseminating the recording
Three minors aged 14 and 15 have been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old minor in Valencia and sharing footage of the incident.
Three minors, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested in Valencia, Spain, under suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl and recording the assault, which they later disseminated. The incident occurred on February 10 and was reported to authorities by the victim's family. The arrest was made by the National Police, specifically the Group of Minors (GRUME) within the Provincial Judicial Police Brigade, as they followed up on the family’s complaint.
In addition to the three arrested, there is a fourth implicated minor, aged 13, who was involved in the incident but could not be detained due to his age, as he is considered not liable under Spanish law. The allegations against the arrested minors also include charges of violating the victim's privacy and revealing secrets, which points to the serious nature of the crime not only from a sexual assault perspective but also in terms of psychological impact on the victim, who has had her privacy grossly violated.
This case raises significant concerns about youth violence and sexual offenses in Spain, bringing attention to the need for comprehensive education on consent and the responsibilities that come with digital communication. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have emphasized the importance of addressing these serious allegations to ensure justice for the victim and to deter future incidents among youth.