Suspect Charged with Distribution of Pornography and Sexual Crimes Against Minors
The Malinovskyi District Prosecutor's Office of Odesa has charged a 38-year-old man with crimes related to the distribution of pornography and sexual violence against a minor (Part 2 of Article 301, Part 3 of Article 156-1, and Parts 4 and 6 of Article 153 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
According to the investigation, the suspect found the account of a 10-year-old girl on the messenger «Telegram». Knowing her age, he pretended to be a 12-year-old boy to gain her trust and start communication.
During their conversations, he sent the girl pornographic images and videos, and tried to psychologically manipulate her into meeting, hiding the communication from her parents.
After receiving her consent, the perpetrator organized three meetings in remote, deserted locations. Taking advantage of her age, which limited her ability to resist both physically and mentally, he repeatedly committed sexual violence against her.
Additionally, it has been established that a similar indictment is already being considered in the Uman District Court of Cherkasy region regarding similar crimes committed by him.
Currently, at the request of the prosecution, the suspect has been placed in custody.
The preliminary investigation is being conducted by the detectives of the first police department of the Odesa region.
Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.