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13-year-old boy leaves for online-arranged meeting and case ends up with Judicial Police

Notícias de Coimbra11 September 2026 at 08:07

The Judicial Police of Braga is investigating an alleged sexual abuse case involving a 13-year-old boy who left home for a meeting arranged through an online platform. The minor had contacted someone online and arranged an in-person meeting.

The authorities were alerted and the case was referred to the PJ, which is responsible for investigating these types of crimes. The suspect has not yet been publicly identified.

This type of situation has led security forces to frequently warn about the dangers of online meetings, especially when minors are involved. Raising awareness about internet safety is considered essential to prevent similar cases.

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