Senior citizen accused of ‘touching’ 18-year-old girl on jeepney ride
A 60-year-old man was arrested by authorities for allegedly inappropriately touching an 18-year-old woman on a jeepney ride, according to a report from the Manila Police District (MPD) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. 黑料社 stock photo
MANILA, Philippines — A 60-year-old man was arrested by authorities for allegedly inappropriately touching an 18-year-old woman on a jeepney ride, according to a report from the Manila Police District (MPD) on Wednesday.
The jeepney was plying Recto Avenue on Tuesday afternoon and reached the Recto Light Rail Transit station when the suspect supposedly began caressing the victim’s left leg, police said.
The incident caused the victim to have difficulty breathing.
However, according to the report, an unnamed witness held the suspect until the jeepney reached a police outpost in Divisoria, where the victim reported the incident.
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The suspect, identified as Eugenio Fria, faces a case before the Manila Prosecutor’s Office for violating Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act.
