Paola Schietekat Sedas, a Mexican World Cup worker who was forced to quit Qatar after sexual assault, later discovered that a criminal complaint had been filed against her
Qatar had already made headlines when it was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, the first time any Gulf country had done so. The country is again in the news, this time for a complaint levelled by a Mexican woman who fled Qatar. The woman we’re talking about is Paola Schietekat Sedas, a Mexican woman who was forced to depart Qatar after being sexually assaulted and later learned that a criminal case had been filed against her.
The Mexican government has issued a statement regarding the criminal investigation against a Mexican World Cup worker.
According to a statement released by the Mexican government, the legal team led by Legal Consultant Alejandro Celorio reviewed the legal file and obtained an official translation, and maintained coordination with the compatriot, her lawyer, the Mexican Embassy in Qatar, and other areas of the Foreign Ministry to strengthen the defense’s legal arguments.
According to the statement, at the hearing on April 3, the counsel for the comrade presented the legal defence reasons to the judge and prosecution for consideration. The judge decided to put an end to the criminal case. In compliance with existing norms and international law, the Mexican Embassy in Qatar will continue to provide consular help and advise to Mexicans who are in Qatari territory.
Details about the Paola Schietekat case at the FIFA World Cup
Paola Schietekat has been working in the country with the Organising Committee for the Qatar 2022 tournament, according to a story published by foxsports.com.au.
According to El Pais, Paola Schietekat spoke to her mother and office colleague after the occurrence and detailed the facts of the vent that had transpired. She said she submitted her complaint with the police after consulting with Mexican consulate authorities, and she had a medical certificate to back up her claims of assault as well as images of her injuries.
She claims she was told to return to the police station hours later, only to learn that the case had been turned upside down when the man was interviewed. She went on to say that she was able to depart the country with the help of Mexican consulate authorities and the Qatar World Cup Organising Committee, and that after she arrived in Mexico, she found that her accuser had been exonerated and that her case would be handled in a criminal court soon. Her case came to a close when the court judged her guilty of having extramarital affairs and sentenced her to 100 lashes and seven years in prison.
