The man, identified as J. M., of Bilaj, is suspected of raping the American woman, identified as I.K.M.J., two days ago at Gospic's Ante Hotel where the victim is living.
The woman told the police that the suspect, who was identified by newspapers on Friday as the owner of the Ante Hotel, knocked on the door of her room around 3 p.m. on Wednesday and raped her.
Contrary to practice, the Gospic police revealed the full name of the victim in their report, describing the incident in graphic detail, while at the same time withholding the full name of the suspect.
The suspect was arraigned before an investigating magistrate of the Gospic County Court on Friday morning.