Religious leader is arrested on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old teenager in Rio Grande Disclosure/ Civil Police The Civil Police preventively arrested a 44-year-old man being investigated on suspicion of rape against a 14-year-old teenager. The case took place in Rio Grande, in the south of the state, and was allegedly committed in a religious house. The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed, was located and detained in Vila Anselmi, in the interior of Santa Vitória do Palmar, on Monday (15). 📲 Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp The investigation began after a family member of the teenager contacted the police and reported possible episodes of sexual violence. According to reports, the abuses would have occurred in a context of vulnerability, with possible exploitation of the relationship of trust, as the man held a position of religious leadership in the region. Child sexual violence and abuse: see the signs and learn how to protect children During the police work, specialized statements and other measures were carried out that supported the request for preventive detention. The measure was authorized by the Court with the aim of preserving public order and preventing the crime from recurring. After his arrest, he was sent to the prison system, where he remains at the disposal of the courts. VIDEOS: Everything about RS