Overview

• 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.