The imam of the mosque in Le Port on La Réunion was arrested on Monday August 26 after three young girls filed a complaint of sexual assault on August 6, according to our information.
The 13-year-old victims had reported sexual harassment committed by the Muslim preacher for several years during classes at the Quranic school, a police source told Valeurs actuelles.
Investigators have since confiscated computer and photographic material, but have not found any child pornography documents. The accused was taken into police custody and denied the allegations at his hearing.
The imam of the mosque in Le Port, a parish in the west of the island, will be presented on Wednesday August 28 in view of his arraignment. Several dozen potential victims will be heard soon.