Mar 15 β€’ 04:00 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Two young men arrested and a minor apprehended for collective rape in Copacabana are investigated in two other inquiries; understand

Two young men and a minor have been apprehended in connection with a collective rape case in Copacabana, with investigations expanding to two other sexual assault allegations involving similar suspects.

The 12th Police District in Copacabana is investigating whether two of the four young individuals arrested and the minor apprehended in a collective rape case have connections to two additional reports of sexual crimes. The inquiries were triggered following a complaint made by a student from ColΓ©gio Pedro II, which led to the authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Law enforcement is actively pursuing leads and as part of the investigation, is awaiting testimony from the victim of another reported incident that occurred in 2023, involving a 14-year-old adolescent at the time.

Further complicating matters, another allegation resurfaced from October 2025, where a witness has already come forward to provide a statement. The police are in the process of seeking judicial authorization to access telecommunications data of the individuals involved, aiming to gather more evidence that could link them to the other allegations. This expansion of the investigation emphasizes the seriousness and complexity of cases associated with sexual violence in the area.

Addressing the legal status, the apprehended minor is facing charges resembling those of rape under juvenile justice statutes. Due to his age, his identity remains confidential, and he is currently placed in a facility operated by the General Department of Socio-Educational Actions (Degase), highlighting the system's handling of minors in serious criminal cases. This situation brings to light ongoing challenges in addressing sexual violence among youth and the need for stricter preventive measures in educational environments.

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