Ex-Bundeswehr Soldier Extradited to Germany on Charges of Rape and Child Pornography
The suspect, arrested in Ukraine, is accused of multiple rapes, distributing child pornography, and possessing illegal materials, with investigations spanning Germany, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
- A former Bundeswehr soldier was extradited from Ukraine to Germany after being arrested in the Sumy region in February 2025.
- The suspect faces charges of multiple rapes in Germany and Switzerland, with potential similar offenses under investigation in Ukraine.
- Authorities discovered over 400 videos and 5,700 images of child pornography, Bundeswehr ammunition, and a homemade Molotov cocktail during searches in 2022.
- Self-produced recordings of the alleged rapes were found on the suspect's devices and may have been shared online, according to investigators.
- The case highlights international cooperation, with the investigation originating from a U.S. tip and involving Ukrainian and Polish authorities.
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