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Criminal penalties apply for sexual harassment under BPOLI EF

Woman Reports Incident at Federal Police Station in Erfurt on Monday Evening, Also Files Complaint at Erfurt Central Station

Criminal penalties apply for instances of sexual harassment as per BPOLI EF
Criminal penalties apply for instances of sexual harassment as per BPOLI EF

Criminal penalties apply for sexual harassment under BPOLI EF

A disturbing incident has come to light, involving multiple reports of sexual harassment on a train journey from North Thuringia to Erfurt. The Federal Police Inspectorate in Erfurt has initiated an investigation against a 24-year-old Afghan man for sexual harassment and an indecent act.

According to reports, the incidents occurred at Erfurt Central Station. A woman, travelling on the same journey, was the first to report the harassment. The harasser was a man who stared at her inappropriately and appeared aroused while manipulating his covered genitals. The woman left her initial seat due to the harassment.

Two other women reported similar incidents on the same train journey. One of them left her seat as well, feeling uncomfortable and distressed. Another woman also reported a similar case on the same train.

Upon arrival in Erfurt, officers separated the 24-year-old man from the victims. The train conductor was informed about the incident. The name of the man under investigation has not been publicly disclosed.

The Federal Police Inspectorate in Erfurt is conducting the investigation. For further inquiries, the public can contact them at Telephone: 0361/ 659830 or via email at [email protected]. For more information about the Federal Police, visit their official website at http://www.bundespolizei.de.

The victims are being offered support and assistance by the authorities. This incident serves as a reminder for everyone to maintain a respectful and safe environment for all passengers. The Federal Police urges anyone who experiences or witnesses such incidents to report them immediately.

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