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German Man, 68, Charged With Raping 14 Women. He Met Them On Dating Apps

A 68-year-old German man has been charged with 22 counts of aggravated rape following allegations involving 14 different women. Authorities state the suspect targeted his victims through various online dating platforms.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read
German Man, 68, Charged With Raping 14 Women. He Met Them On Dating Apps

Prosecutors in Germany have officially charged a 68-year-old man in connection with a series of violent sexual assaults. The indictment includes 22 counts of aggravated rape and allegations of causing dangerous bodily harm against 14 women he reportedly met via dating applications.

Investigators believe the man used the digital platforms to identify and connect with victims before the alleged crimes took place. The nature of the charges suggests a high degree of violence or the use of weapons during the incidents described in the case files.

Law enforcement officials began a concentrated probe into the suspect's history after several reports linked the same individual to multiple locations. The case is now proceeding through the German judicial system as prosecutors finalize the evidence for trial.

Source: Associated Press

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