A man from Ocnița has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for repeatedly raping a 12-year-old girl – the daughter of his partner. The crime lasted a year and a half, and the last rape occurred the day before he was arrested in June 2022. Prosecutors disagree with the leniency of the sentence and demand that the court impose a life sentence. The man was also accused of illegally possessing weapons and ammunition.
The sexual abuse occurred during periods when the girl’s mother was hospitalized after giving birth, and another daughter was in the care of grandparents. The defendant was the sole breadwinner of the family, and his crimes became known only later. Prosecutors will also investigate the relationship of the girl’s mother, who did not inform the authorities about what was happening.
Although the defendant did not cooperate with investigators, the accumulated evidence confirms his guilt. The sentence will be challenged by prosecutors in the Bălți Court of Appeal. The victim has been offered psychological counseling within the integrated support service for children – victims/witnesses of Barnahus-type crimes in Bălți.