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Catalan Government Investigates Child Protection Failures in Sexual Abuse Case

An inquiry has been launched into DGAIA's oversight after a 12-year-old in its custody was exploited by a pedophile network led by a 40-year-old electrician.

Una joven, en una imagen de archivo, en un centro de menores.
Los expertos piden que la Fiscalía investigue la "presunta grave negligencia institucional" que supuso autorizar a la niña para que abandonara el centro de menores para convivir con su novio
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Overview

  • The Generalitat has opened an investigative file to scrutinize DGAIA's handling of a case where a 12-year-old girl under its custody was repeatedly abused and exploited by a pedophile network.
  • Prosecutors are seeking a 107-year prison sentence for the electrician accused of leading the network, which allegedly involved up to 16 abusers between 2020 and 2021.
  • Experts criticize DGAIA for systemic negligence, including allowing the victim at 15 to live with a 25-year-old partner, despite her vulnerability and legal restrictions on sexual consent.
  • The Catalan government has pledged to present findings on DGAIA's actions in parliament, aiming to identify failures and improve child protection protocols.
  • Psychologists warn of severe long-term trauma for the victim, citing institutional failures and the exploitation she endured as contributing to her vulnerability.