A 30-year-old Belizean taxi driver has been formally arrested and charged with the crime of rape, following a police investigation into a serious allegation made earlier this week.
According to police, the investigation began on Tuesday, May 13, after a woman reported that she was assaulted two days earlier.
The victim stated that on Sunday, May 11, around 8:00 a.m., she boarded a taxi operated by someone she knew. Instead of taking her to her intended destination, the driver allegedly diverted to his residence, where he proceeded to rape her.