Moengo police arrest teenager for suspected sexual abuse

A sixteen-year-old boy has been detained by Moengo police on suspicion of sexually abusing a thirteen-year-old girl in the village of Akalekondre, located in the Marowijne district.

The alleged incident occurred in the girl's home while her mother was away due to a family bereavement. The mother reported the matter to authorities on Friday, October 2, 2026, after being alerted by a relative and subsequently viewing video footage of the suspected acts.

Following consultation with the Public Prosecutor's Office, the suspect was placed in custody and transferred to the Opa Doeli Youth Transition Center. The case has been handed over to the Youth Affairs department for further investigation.