In the arrest of four police officers on Saturday for beating and torture against a foreigner detainee was carried out by the Internal Affairs Service of the Security Forces.

The police officers, one officer, two constables and a special guard, were responsible for guarding and transferring prisoners to the Penitentiary.

A case was filed against the four policemen.

The announcement of the Ministry of Citizen Protection

“From the Internal Affairs Service of the Security Forces, four police officers were arrested in the context of the auto-foros yesterday, Saturday, March 11, 2023, accused of torture and other insults to human dignity as accomplices.

In particular, as emerged from the investigation, the police officers (Officer, Constables and Special Guard) having the responsibility of guarding and transferring prisoners to the Penitentiary, carried out acts of beating and torture against a foreign prisoner.

Clothing worn by the prisoner was confiscated, and it was also examined by a Medical Examiner.

Those arrested, with the case filed against them, were taken to the competent prosecuting authority.”