Crime Branch officials arrest Goa politician accused of rape
December 9th, 2009 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANIPanaji, Dec 9 (ANI): Goa politician John Fernandes, an accused in the alleged rape of a Russian woman, was arrested by the Goa Crime Branch here today.
On Tuesday (December 8), the South Goa District and Sessions Court had granted bail to him, as his lawyer argued that there was a discrepancy in the statements of the victim.
This morning the Russian girl, who had alleged that supporters of John Fernandes had assaulted her, wished to withdraw her rape complaint if the Russian Consulate did not step in to help her.The 25-year-old woman, who is associated with a five star hotel, had filed a complaint in this regard with the local police station. Later, the girl’s lawyer had sent her complaint to the Russian consulate, as she blamed the local police for not cooperating with her.
The police, however, had refused to comment on the matter and said the case is being investigated.
Fernandes, who had contested the elections on a Save Goa Front ticket, had earlier claimed that the allegations against him was not correct and was politically motivated. (ANI)
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