Civil Police indict two people for clandestine abortion clinic in Arapiraca

According to the police, among the suspects, whose names were not released, are an elderly woman identified as responsible for the procedures and a man indicated as a “sponsor” of the abortions.

According to investigations, during the procedures carried out at the clinic, a pregnant woman died and another lost sight in one of her eyes due to a generalized infection.

The elderly woman was charged with the crimes of abortion caused by a third party with the pregnant woman's consent, culpable homicide and very serious bodily injury.

The man was indicted for co-authorship of the crimes and participation in an abortion caused by a third party. According to the investigation, he pressured a victim to terminate the pregnancy, provided abortion medication and paid R$2,000 in cash for the procedure.

The Civil Police reported that the clandestine clinic had been operating for at least 10 years in the home of the elderly woman being investigated. There, she received payments between R$1,500 and R$2,000 to perform abortions.

Investigations identified five people who underwent the procedures carried out by the woman. The police became aware of the location after receiving anonymous complaints on March 12 this year.

The 53rd Police District (DP) executed warrants and seized surgical instruments, anesthetic medications and painkillers, as well as hospital supplies and cell phones.

The investigation was forwarded to the Court and is awaiting a response from the State Public Prosecutor's Office (MPE) regarding the possible filing of a complaint.