Overview

• A 71-year-old private music teacher was arrested on April 26, 2025, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor during a home lesson in Mülheim.
• The suspect has a criminal history of sexual offenses against minors, with convictions in 1997, 2003, and 2007.
• Essen police and Duisburg prosecutors are reaching out to families of former students to identify potential additional victims.
• Authorities have set up a hotline for parents who suspect their children may have been affected by the teacher's actions.
• The case highlights significant gaps in oversight and vetting procedures that allowed the suspect continued access to minors despite prior convictions.