A case was filed against the accused after the 12-year-old reported to her teacher that she had been sexually abused by a relative.
For at least two years, it is alleged that the 73-year-old relative abused the 12-year-old in a house and warehouse he maintained in the area of Sykea, in Thessaloniki.
A case was filed against the defendant for the offenses of sexual intercourse with minors or in front of them and abuse of minors, on an ongoing basis. after the 12-year-old reported to her teacher that she was sexually abused by a relative.
The announcement of the General Police Directorate of Thessaloniki about the incident:
Police officers of the Juvenile Protection Sub-Directorate of the Thessaloniki Security Directorate, in the context of a police investigation, filed a case against a 73-year-old citizen, following a complaint for indecent acts against a minor.
The case file concerns the offenses of sexual intercourse with minors or in front of them and the abuse of minors, on an ongoing basis.
Specifically, according to the complaint, the 73-year-old man, a person of the wider relative of the minor, for at least the last two years, was committing indecent acts against her, in a house and warehouse that he maintained in the area of Sykea.
On the occasion of this incident and the courage of the minor to face it, The General Police Directorate of Thessaloniki states that it is present and reminds that there are ways for a person who has experienced a similar behavior to be able to manage it.
• It is important to know that you are not responsible for the perpetrator’s behavior. • You can talk to someone you trust about what has happened to you to help you.
• You can contact people in your supportive environment, a mental health professional or one of the psychosocial support lines / structures to gain strength, overcome your fears and break free from the situation you are in.
• Remember that other people have suffered similar behavior. You are not alone.
• Keep in mind that people have asked for help and reported such acts
• Consider that by reporting – reporting the acts against you, you are protecting other people from the same perpetrator or other potential perpetrators.
Where can you go?
• In case of emergency call 100 and if you can not speak, send a message (sms) writing the name, surname, address and type of emergency (eg “my life is in danger”).
• You can go to the nearest police station and report what has happened to you.
• If this is an incident that takes place within the family context, you can contact the Domestic Violence Response Services of the Greek Police (see telephones)
It is noted that for the offenses against sexual dignity / freedom, from the moment they become aware, the police authorities will be dealt with immediately, with sensitivity and respect for the personality and dignity of the victim.
More information can be found on the website www.hellenicpolice.gr in the field “Citizen’s guide”.
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