Authorities in Corfu are investigating a particularly serious case of sexual abuse of a minor, with a 51-year-old man accused of systematically abusing his 8-year-old niece in the family home, in a village in central Corfu.
The case, according to ERT, began to unravel when the 8-year-old visited a doctor with her mother. During the examination, the doctor allegedly found signs indicating abuse and informed the child's mother. The mother then contacted the police and filed a complaint, resulting in a lengthy investigation into what exactly had happened.
The preliminary investigation, according to information received so far, provided evidence that led to the arrest of the 51-year-old. The man, a permanent resident of Corfu and of Albanian nationality, appeared before the prosecutor today, September 10.
He reportedly denies the charges. The child's parents have also filed a complaint, while the preliminary investigation is ongoing. Police are trying to determine the duration of the alleged abuse, the exact circumstances in which it occurred, and any other evidence that may shed light on the case.
The investigation continues with particular caution, as it concerns a minor child, while all material to be collected will be included in the case file, which will be evaluated by the judicial authorities.
