Dominican Doctor Wilber Polanco Accused of Serial Sexual Abuse
Journalist Hansel García revealed that Dr. Wilber Armando Polanco Sanz, a 40‑year‑old gynecologist and director of a medical centre in Las Guáranas, Duarte Province, faces multiple allegations of sexual abuse against patients. The case first surfaced in February 2026 after a Haitian woman filed a complaint, and the investigation has since identified five criminal dossiers against him.
Polanco was temporarily released on bail after reaching a settlement of 300,000 Dominican pesos with the first complainant, allowing her to withdraw the charge. However, authorities detained him again following a new arrest order linked to a separate allegation dating back to 2019. In a courtroom in San Francisco de Macorís, the husband of another alleged victim presented an ultrasound image from March 3 2021 as evidence of the doctor's involvement. Earlier complaints from 2019 and 2021 had been archived, but the emerging evidence suggests a pattern of misconduct during gynecological examinations.
Entities: Hansel García · Teresa Domínguez · Wilber Armando Polanco Sanz
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Previous complaints against Polanco existed in 2019 and 2021 but were archived before the current investigations. (article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Five criminal cases have been filed against Polanco in the courts. (article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wilber Armando Polanco Sanz is a 40‑year‑old gynecologist and director of a medical centre in Las Guáranas, Duarte Province. (article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Polanco was released on bail after agreeing to pay 300,000 Dominican pesos to a complainant, but was re‑arrested following a new arrest order. (article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In a courtroom in San Francisco de Macorís, a husband presented an ultrasound image dated 3 March 2021 as evidence against Polanco. (article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Polanco has been accused of serial sexual abuse of patients, including a Haitian woman who filed a complaint in February 2026. (article)