Man arrested in Santo Domingo for inappropriate sexual conduct with baby in viral video
Police arrested Giancarlo Tejeda Guzmán in the Renacimiento sector after a video went viral in which he allegedly makes sexual comments whilst holding a baby.
Arrest in National District after viral video with baby sparks outrage on social media
The National Police, together with the Public Prosecutor's Office, arrested a man last night in the Renacimiento sector of the National District, accused of inappropriate sexual conduct whilst holding a newborn girl in his arms, reported elnacional.com.do.
The detainee was identified as Giancarlo Tejeda Guzmán. According to authorities, the operation was initiated after an audiovisual recording began circulating on social media in which the suspect allegedly makes sexually explicit comments whilst handling a baby only a few months old.
The video provoked a wave of outrage among internet users, who expressed their rejection of the detainee's actions. Numerous online users announced they would share the images with police, which indeed occurred and led to the intervention of the authorities.
The arrest was carried out by agents assigned to the Specialised Office for the Care of Women and Domestic Violence (DEAMVI) and the Central Investigation Directorate (DICRIM), in coordination with representatives of specialised units of the Public Prosecutor's Office in the jurisdiction of Children and Adolescents.
Tejeda Guzmán, who posted the videos on his social media accounts, was placed at the disposal of authorities following his location and arrest. Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident and determine responsibilities in accordance with legal provisions.
The spokesperson for the National Police, Diego Pesqueira, indicated in a statement that further details would be provided as the investigative process advances.
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