Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse

Doctor in Brandenburg state allegedly committed the crimes, including child rape, between 2013 and 2025

German prosecutors have charged a paediatrician with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including the rape of children, most of them in his care, in a case that has caused shock and prompted clinics to step up safeguards for young people.

The 46-year-old doctor, whose name has not been released, has been in custody since November after a mother suspected an assault against her child and notified authorities. The doctor worked in clinics in Brandenburg state, surrounding Berlin.