Berlin Men Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors in Brazil Face Legal Developments

One suspect released from custody as charges shift to abuse of adolescents, while another remains detained in Brazil.

Two Berlin residents, aged 60 and 71, are accused of sexually abusing minors in Rio de Janeiro between December 2023 and February 2024.
The 60-year-old suspect, initially accused of abusing a 13-year-old, was released from custody in Berlin after evidence clarified the victims were 14 and older, classifying them as adolescents under Brazilian law.
The 71-year-old suspect remains in custody in Brazil, where authorities allege he facilitated access to minors and possessed extensive incriminating materials, including videos and other media.
Authorities allege the suspects paid the victims, filmed the abuse, and distributed the content, leading to charges of sexual abuse and child pornography production.
The case underscores broader concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable communities in Brazil and the international dimensions of such crimes.