Haina foundation raid rescues 14 minors from alleged abuse and labor exploitation

child abuse forced labor human trafficking Haina San Cristóbal

Authorities in Haina, San Cristóbal, rescued 14 minors, aged between three months and 13 years, during raids on properties linked to the ‘Restaurando Vida, Un Muerto que Revive’ foundation. The investigation was initiated after a 12-year-old boy escaped the facility and sought assistance at a police station in Hatillo.

Prosecutors are investigating the case for potential child abuse, forced labor, and human trafficking. Forensic examinations of the escaping minor revealed multiple scars and second-degree burns on both hands. The Public Ministry has requested preventive detention for Ángel Gabriel Capellán, known as ‘El Pastor,’ and Isaías Ramón Muñoz Rodríguez, who are accused of physical and psychological abuse and exploitation.

Approximately 20 individuals have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation. The rescued children have been placed in protective care at a shelter while authorities work to determine the circumstances of their presence at the foundation and establish legal responsibilities.

Entities

Consejo Nacional para la Niñez y la Adolescencia · Diego Pesqueira · Faride Raful · Fundación Restaurando Vida, Un Muerto que Revive · Haina · Isaías Ramón Muñoz Rodríguez · Ministério Público · National Police of the Dominican Republic · Policía Nacional · Restaurando Vida, Un Muerto que Revive · San Cristóbal · Ángel Gabriel Capellán

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] Fourteen minors, aged between three months and 13 years, were rescued. bajotecho.com.do · diarionoticias.do · realidadsocial.com · tuvozrd.com · conexion23.com · +12 more
[● 24 SOURCES] Authorities are expanding investigations into a potential human trafficking network. bajotecho.com.do · diarionoticias.do · realidadsocial.com · tuvozrd.com · conexion23.com · +11 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Approximately 20 people have been detained for investigation. diarionoticias.do · bajotecho.com.do · conexion23.com · elfarolatino.com · realidadsocial.com · +4 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Ángel Gabriel Capellán, aged 69, was identified as the pastor of the foundation. tuvozrd.com · www.portadanacional.com · pasoapaso.com.do · lavidamarcha.com · lavozdelprm.org · +3 more
[● 16 SOURCES] The operations targeted a foundation named ‘Restaurando Vida, Un Muerto que Revive’. tuvozrd.com · conexion23.com · dajabonenlinea.net · elfarolatino.com · viphatomayor.com · +7 more
[● 22 SOURCES] The victims allegedly suffered child abuse and labor exploitation. diarionoticias.do · tuvozrd.com · conexion23.com · dajabonenlinea.net · elfarolatino.com · +10 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The rescue occurred during two raids in the Las Paredes sector of Haina, San Cristóbal. conexion23.com · dajabonenlinea.net · diarionoticias.do · elfarolatino.com · maguacadigital.com · +4 more
[● 23 SOURCES] The investigation was triggered by a 12-year-old boy who escaped and sought help at a police station. bajotecho.com.do · diarionoticias.do · realidadsocial.com · tuvozrd.com · conexion23.com · +10 more
[DISPUTED] The examination established that the minor presented second-degree burns on both hands. deultimominuto.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Ángel Gabriel Capellán and Isaías Ramón Muñoz Rodríguez are among those facing legal action. arcodelsur.com · dominicanaaldia.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The investigation is being conducted as a potential case of human trafficking. arcodelsur.com · dajabonenlinea.net · diarionoticias.do · elfarolatino.com · viphatomayor.com
[DISPUTED] A 12-year-old boy presented second-degree burns on both hands and multiple scars. azuanoticias.com · dominicanaaldia.com