“I do note the chief’s claim from the article that none of those detained were among those who complained. If true, that should count for something.”
And if a robber said “None of the people whom I robbed ever complained to me afterward” would you say that counted for something?
How about if a gang member said “none of the people on my turf have ever complained about me and the boys protecting our turf?”
Why would a frightened person not complain about being wronged or sinned against—because he or she fears being retaliated against by the person (or persons) who wronged (or sinned against) him or her.
I’m not going to debate you. Best wishes.