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Augsburg Music Teacher Held in Pretrial Detention in Child Pornography Probe

Investigators report extensive digital evidence from covert videos made during lessons.

Overview

  • The 58-year-old suspect remains in custody as Kriminalpolizei Augsburg and the Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Bamberg pursue the case.
  • Authorities allege possession of child pornography and say at least seven covert videos include under-skirt recordings of girls during instrumental instruction.
  • Investigators also cite at least two instances of superficial sexual touching that are under continued review for potential additional offenses.
  • The man was identified through a North Rhine-Westphalia investigation into a darknet platform, leading to searches that secured substantial evidence.
  • Parents of identified pupils were briefed in multiple information sessions, and the two music schools involved removed the teacher from duties and are coordinating with authorities.