In Campo Grande, Brazil, a 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. The arrest was made by the Delegacia Especializada de Proteção à Criança e ao Adolescente (DEPCA) after a case that began in December 2025 when a police report was filed. The accusations state that the man had maintained a relationship with the minor from September 2025 to February 2026.

The investigation further uncovered that the victim's mother had knowledge of the relationship and was actively involved in facilitating these encounters. Authorities allege that she allowed her daughter to stay at the man's house, received money from him, and even contemplated lying to law enforcement about the situation. This complicity raises significant concerns regarding parental responsibility and the protection of children from potential abuse.

Given the serious nature of the allegations, the police sought preventive detention for the man, which was granted by the judiciary. The investigation is ongoing, highlighting critical issues of child safety and the legal measures being taken to address cases of sexual abuse against minors in Brazil, particularly when familial figures are implicated in such crimes.