CAREYSBURG, Montserrado County – A 53-year-old girl, recognized as Oretha Channie, has been arrested for allegedly making an attempt to promote a 10-year-old woman, FrontPage Africa has reliably discovered.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway & Willie Tokpah
Police sources confirmed that the kid, whose id is being withheld for cover, had been residing with the suspect previous to the incident within the King Grey Group, Paynesville, outdoors Monrovia.
In keeping with investigators, Channie allegedly contacted a person to debate the sale of the minor. The person reportedly disclosed the data to his brother, who suggested {that a} journalist be contacted.
Throughout subsequent interactions, Channie was allegedly recorded whereas discussing the transaction with people she believed had been potential patrons. The recording, police sources say, was made by Ernest Dossen, a journalist with Shaita FM. Authorities additional disclosed that Channie was later knowledgeable that the dialog had been recorded.
Following her arrest, Channie allegedly boasted that she was “the Satan,” based on police sources. Nonetheless, she denied the allegations, claiming she had merely taken the kid to Crimson Mild Market to purchase hair, to not promote her.
Investigators famous that the suspect failed to elucidate why she transported the kid to Careysburg, about half an hour drive, if the aim was solely to buy in Crimson Mild.
The kid is presently underneath the safety of the Ladies and Kids Safety Part on the Careysburg Detachment of the Liberia Nationwide Police (LNP), whereas Channie stays in police custody. Authorities say the kid might endure a medical examination in keeping with customary baby safety procedures.
Police are persevering with their investigation and gathering proof. Relying on the end result, Channie may very well be formally charged and forwarded to court docket for trial.
In keeping with data contained within the video now in police custody, the suspect allegedly demanded US$10,000 for the kid, however the purported patrons insisted on paying US$1,500. The dialogue reportedly continued, with Channie allegedly insisting on not less than US$4,000, claiming the kid was a virgin and due to this fact “expensive.”
“She is heard within the video telling the people that that is her common enterprise round election intervals,” a supply conversant in the investigation mentioned. “She additionally claimed she had one other Individual—an grownup buddy who drinks alcohol—whom she might promote if this deal succeeded.”
If charged, Channie might face prosecution for human and baby trafficking, a severe offense punishable by prolonged jail phrases.
Liberia’s anti-trafficking framework is ruled by the Revised Act to Ban Trafficking in Individuals Throughout the Republic of Liberia (2021), which amended the 2005 regulation to align with worldwide requirements, together with the Palermo Protocol.
