Former secretary of Linhares is indicted for sexual harassment against a former employee and invasion of a computer device

The former municipal secretary of Environment and Natural Water Resources of Linhares, in the North of Espírito Santo, Tiago Magalhães Faria, was indicted for the crimes of sexual harassment and invasion of a computer device. The investigation began after a former city hall employee reported the then secretary for sexual harassment.

The Civil Police concluded the investigation on Thursday (5), through the Specialized Police Station for the Protection of Children, Adolescents and the Elderly (DPCAI) of Linhares, and forwarded the procedure to the Court.

The Public Ministry of Espírito Santo (MPES) has already received the case and is analyzing the material.

According to delegate Viviane Rezende, responsible for the investigation, witnesses were interviewed and documents and files presented during the investigation were analyzed.

"The investigation was concluded and this former employee of Linhares city hall was indicted for the crimes of sexual harassment and the crime of invading someone else's computer device. We interviewed witnesses, analyzed the documents, analyzed the media gathered and came to the conclusion that there was sufficient evidence to indict the person being investigated", he explained.

The delegate informed that, with the conclusion of the procedure, the Public Ministry will be summoned to comment on the case.

“Now, the procedure has gone to the Judiciary, the Public Ministry will be summoned to comment and, if necessary, file a complaint against this former civil servant”, he added.

Tiago Magalhães resigned from his position on October 21, after the complaint of sexual harassment made by the former employee, who was also dismissed.

At the time, Linhares City Hall reported that the secretary's departure was intended to avoid questions about the impartiality of the investigations and allow him to exercise his right to full defense.

In a statement, the former secretary denied the accusations. He stated that he presented the Civil Police with documents that, according to him, prove his version of the facts. Tiago also said that he will not release any other information at this time.

Lawyers Vanessa Gurgel Zanoni and Luciene Trevizani Lovatte, responsible for the ex-servant's defense, said they are aware of the conclusion of the investigation and await a response from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

According to the defense, the woman hopes that, if the accusations are confirmed, the seriousness of the facts will be recognized, “so that situations like this are not naturalized or silenced”.

The MPES informed that the procedure is being processed under secrecy and, therefore, will not disclose details of the investigation at this time.

Linhares City Hall reported that it does not have access to the police investigation, but highlighted that it has collaborated with the investigations.

The municipal administration added that the administrative investigation remains ongoing, even after the exoneration of those involved.