Police investigate alleged abuse of 11-year-old in Prachin Buri
Police are investigating alleged sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl with cognitive impairment by a family member in Kabin Buri district, Prachin Buri province, after a complaint was filed April 30.
An 11-year-old girl with cognitive impairment has been identified as the victim in an alleged sexual abuse case involving a family member in Kabin Buri district, according to authorities and family members.
Police confirmed that a complaint was filed on April 30 by the girl's mother and grandfather, alleging that a 50-year-old relative sexually abused the child at her home in Khao Mai Kaew subdistrict. The alleged incident occurred on the afternoon of April 28 while the child's mother was away.
The case emerged after a family member noticed something unusual at the home and intervened. The child later told her mother that she had been harmed multiple times, according to the family. A younger sibling may also have been present during some of the incidents.
The girl underwent medical examination at Kabin Buri Hospital, and authorities filed a formal police report. Officials from the provincial Children and Family Home and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security visited the family on April 30 to provide support and coordinate with police on the investigation.
The accused's relative disputed the severity of the allegations, claiming he admitted only to inappropriate contact. Authorities have not released detailed information about the specific charges and are working to provide psychological support to the child as the investigation proceeds.