Investigations in the case of child abuse: 53-year-old from Erlangen arrested

Investigations in the case of child abuse: 53-year-old from Erlangen arrested

Philippinen - The Middle Franconia police arrested a 53-year-old man from the Erlangen-Höchstadt district who is suspected of commissioning the sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl in the Philippines for years and having persecuted live via WhatsApp. These cruel acts were reported to the criminal police in December 2024 by Australian security authorities, which in cooperation with a Filipino aid organization received information about the ongoing abuse.

On May 21, 2025, police forces searched the suspect's apartment, in which numerous evidence, including data carriers and weapons, were ensured. Initial sightings of the seized material confirmed the suspicion of the man because stressful recordings were found that indicate serious sexual abuse. The accused has been in custody since he was arrested, and an arrest warrant for inciting children's serious sexual abuse is available. The investigation into the exact identity of the girl and the circumstances of the actions of abuse are on.