(31 October) A 50-year-old Australian National was arrested in Pattaya, Bang Lamung
district, Chonburi Province, after local residents accused him of raping his 11-year-old
stepdaughter.
The girl allegedly told her neighbours that she had been repeatedly raped by
her Australian stepfather, Mr. Ben, on at least four occasions. Mr. Ben then threatened her not to
tell anyone, including her mother, about the assault.
Pol.Lt.Col.Ohmsin Sukkarnkha, Pattaya
Investigative Police Officer, said that the investigation confirmed that Mr. Ben had raped his
stepdaughter, despite the fact that he had only been with her mother for 6 months.
Moreover,
it is also revealed that Mr. Ben had previously been accused of raping girls aged under 15 on some
occasions.
Further investigation is scheduled, as the accused has denied all
allegations. However, the Australian national confessed that he has been illegally staying in
Thailand after his visa expired.
To help her cope with the situation, the girl will be
staying with the Youth and Family Welfare Centre in Chonburi province. Notably, the centre has
become controversial in August after the officers let a 4-year-old girl get raped under their
supervision.
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