Rape case against Goa MLA: Woman who 'brokered deal' arrested

May 07, 2016 23:35

The Goa police today arrested a woman who allegedly 'sold' a 16-year-old girl to the expelled Congress legislator Atanasio Monserratte after she surrendered before the Crime Branch in Panaji.

The police were looking for the woman, Rosy Ferros, whom the victim had referred to as 'aunty' in her statement since May 4. She has been booked for trafficking along with the girl's mother.

Police also conducted 'panchnama' (crime scene inspection) at a four-star hotel at Miramar beach in Goa where Monserratte, former education minister, allegedly met the victim for the first time with Ferros.

Monserratte was arrested two days ago and sent to police custody for allegedly 'buying' and sexually exploiting the girl. The victim's mother too was arrested.

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