Priest ordered to stand trial for aggravated pederasty; will remain in preventive custody

A priest identified as Enrique "N" faces legal proceedings after being formally charged with aggravated pederasty. The Mexico City Attorney General's Office (FGJ-CDMX) announced that a judge has ordered him to stand trial for the crime, which allegedly occurred against a 17-year-old girl in the Cuauhtémoc borough.

During a hearing on July 14, prosecutors presented the evidence gathered, leading the judge to order Enrique "N" to stand trial. As a precautionary measure, he has been placed in pre-trial detention for a period of two months, during which the complementary investigation will conclude. The FGJ-CDMX stated that the investigation began on June 4, 2026, after the victim's mother filed a complaint.

The mother reportedly discovered sexually explicit conversations on her daughter's phone on January 8, 2026, with a contact named "Winnie Poo." The adolescent identified this contact as Enrique "N," claiming he had forced her into sexual acts on four separate occasions. Based on interviews, expert opinions, and technical follow-up, the Public Ministry gathered sufficient evidence to secure an arrest warrant.

Agents from the Investigative Police (PDI) executed the warrant on July 9, 2026, also in the Cuauhtémoc borough. The case highlights serious allegations against a member of the clergy and underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to prosecute such offenses.