MANILA, Philippines — A massage therapist was arrested for allegedly molesting his 13-year-old customer in Quezon City, authorities said on Monday.
The suspect, identified as Michael Maramba, 32, was arrested by elements of La Lama Police Station at around 10:30 p.m., the Quezon City Police District said in its report.
The minor and his father went to the massage parlor, where Maramba was employed, to get a massage at around 9:05 p.m.
“On their way home, the victim told his father that the massage therapist did something wrong against his will. He further averred that the therapist put his hands on his private part…” the QCPD said in a statement.
The father of the victim immediately reported the incident to the La Loma Police Station, which led to the swift arrest of the suspect.
Maramba will be charged with Acts of Lasciviousness in relation to R.A. 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. With reports from Maria Liezl Projella, INQUIRER.net trainee
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