The Civil Police are investigating a possible case of sexual harassment committed by a high-ranking member of Procon in Santa Catarina. The case was registered this Wednesday (27) and handed over to the Dpcami (Department for the Protection of Children, Adolescents, Women and the Elderly) in Florianópolis, which opened an investigation to investigate the case.
Procon of Santa Catarina; case of sexual harassment at high level is being investigated – Photo: Disclosure/ND
The victim is an employee of an outsourced company that provides services to Procon in Santa Catarina.
The 30-year-old woman registered a police report where the accused, her superior, insisted that they go to the Administrative Center, government headquarters, by ride.
The woman also admitted that she accepted due to the insistence of the accused. Finding the route chosen by the accused strange, the server asked and heard that he needed to go home, in Palhoça.
It was there that the “boss” asked for a kiss and, when she refused, grabbed her and forcibly kissed her.
The episode involving the employee who had been in the position for 15 days angered co-workers and caused great discomfort behind the scenes at the Administrative Center.
In addition to the sexual harassment complaint, Coluna Bom Dia had access to at least 15 reports delivered to the ombudsman’s office that accuse the same individual of conduct such as abuse of authority, moral harassment, as well as different episodes of disrespect.
The documents were registered with the Secretariat of Industry, Commerce and Services, of which Procon is part.
In contact with the department, it was not possible to confirm whether the accused is undergoing any inquiry or administrative procedure.
Firearm reports are with the police
In most of the referrals sent to the State Ombudsman’s Office the content is similar: abuse of power by the same individual.
Words like “disrespect”, “humiliation” and “persecution” are also frequently used.
Other reports highlight the “fear” of employees who insist on intimidation. Some reports reveal that the accused carries – and displays – a firearm.
The case came to the attention of the Civil Police, which must open another procedure to investigate the cases.
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