Authorities investigate sexual abuse case involving 13-year-old girl on Lesvos island

The National Center for Abuse and Exploitation, operated by The Smile of the Child organization, issued a statement on Monday regarding the case of the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl on Lesvos island by adults last summer.

According to the center, it received a call on July 17 from a concerned citizen who reported incidents of both physical and verbal abuse toward the 13-year-old by family members.

One day later, the organization formally notified the relevant authorities to investigate the living conditions of the girl.

On October 14, the center "was informed through news reports about the sexual abuse of the 13-year-old by two adults last August, who filmed their actions and shared them with third parties online," the center's officials stated.

According to public broadcaster ERT, the alleged perpetrators are two individuals, aged 21 and 22, who...