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Berlin electrician confesses to 22 rapes of women

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A 72-year-old Berlin electrician has confessed to 22 rapes against women in court. The acts are said to have been committed in his apartment. The public prosecutor's office continues to investigate.

A 72-year-old electrician from Berlin has confessed to 22 rapes against women before the Berlin Regional Court.1 The acts are said to have been committed in his apartment in Berlin.2,1 According to reports, the accused developed a complex system for his alleged crimes.2

One of the acts is said to have taken place when the victim vomited without the accused interrupting the act.1 The accused is the father of two daughters.2 The public prosecutor's office is investigating further allegations and may investigate further cases.2

The Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed that this is a process of a hitherto unknown dimension.1 The accused is said to have sedated, abused and filmed women.2,1 The allegations include dozens of offenses, with the accused admitting 22 of them.2,1

Investigations are still ongoing and it is unclear whether further victims will be identified.2

Why it matters

  • The Berlin Regional Court is responsible for serious criminal cases in Berlin and in this case is dealing with an alleged serial crime.1

  • Rape is a criminal offence in Germany according to § 177 StGB and can be punished with imprisonment of up to 15 years.1

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  1. 1

    FAZ · DE

    Prozess in Berlin: Er vergewaltigte eine Frau auch dann weiter, als sie sich erbrach

    Aug 6, 2026

    Factliner text translated from German

  2. 2

    WELT · DE

    „Bitte, bitte nicht, ich kann nicht mehr“ – auch das hielt Frank S. nicht ab, weiterzumachen

    Aug 6, 2026

    Factliner text translated from German

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