Pastor Accused of Aggravated Rape of Two Minors in Comayagua Department

The National Police of Honduras detained a 50-year-old man in the city of Ian, identified as an evangelical pastor, following charges of aggravated rape against two minors. The operation was conducted by the Police Investigation Directorate (DPI) in the San Jorge de Olanchito colony. The arrest warrant was issued on 23 October by the Olanchito Court of Sectional Letters.

Preliminary investigations suggest the accused exploited his religious position to gain the trust of the victims and their families. According to the police report, the individual allegedly used spiritual liberation practices as a pretext to isolate the minors. The alleged crimes occurred on multiple occasions, with the accused reportedly taking the victims to caves in the Las Lajas sector of Comayagua department.

The victims, aged 13 and 16, were allegedly subjected to sexual assault in these locations. The accused is further alleged to have threatened the minors to prevent them from disclosing the abuse to their families or the authorities. The investigation teams have compiled evidence to support the charges and have requested court orders for the legal process.

The suspect was apprehended in the San Jorge colony and is currently under judicial custody. He is set to appear before the competent courts for an initial hearing in the coming hours. The legal proceedings will follow Honduran legislation, with the accused facing the charges of aggravated rape.

The case highlights the intersection of religious authority and criminal behavior, raising concerns about the misuse of spiritual influence. The victims’ safety and the integrity of the legal process remain central to the ongoing investigation.

The Bible speaks of protecting the vulnerable, a theme that resonates in this case. Proverbs 31:8-9 calls for defending those who cannot defend themselves, a reminder of the responsibility to ensure justice for all.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)