German Pediatrician Accused of 130 Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

A 46-year-old paediatrician in Germany’s Brandenburg state has been charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including the rape of children. The charges, brought on May 6, 2026, follow an investigation into alleged crimes committed between 2013 and 2025.

The doctor has been in custody since November 2025. The arrest occurred after a mother suspected her child had been assaulted and notified the authorities.

According to prosecutors, the majority of the alleged offences took place while the doctor was performing his professional duties. The incidents are linked to clinics in the towns of Rathenow and Nauen, both of which are operated by the Havelland healthcare group in the region surrounding Berlin.

Prosecution and Evidence

The prosecutor’s office in Potsdam, the state capital, released a statement on May 13, 2026, detailing the nature of the charges.

“The accused is charged with offences against sexual autonomy in a total of 130 cases. These include allegations of serious sexual abuse of children and rape,”

Potsdam prosecutor’s office

During the arrest of the paediatrician, investigators seized data storage devices. Authorities believe these devices contain images relevant to the investigation.

The prosecutor’s office further specified that the accused is alleged to have committed most of the offences “in the course of his professional duties” at the Havelland healthcare group clinics.

Legal Status

The doctor remains in pre-trial detention. A regional court in Potsdam is responsible for deciding whether the case will proceed to a full trial.

The case has caused significant shock in the region and has prompted clinics to increase their existing safeguards.