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Schwerin police warn: False reports of rape are spreading!
Police in Schwerin warn against false reports of sexual crimes. Investigations into the alleged assault are ongoing.
Schwerin police warn: False reports of rape are spreading!
In the last few days, an alleged rape in Schwerin has heated up emotions. However, the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania police quickly made it clear that this was a false report. Loud NDR There is no evidence of any such incident in the city in recent days. An alarming detail in this matter: The hoax included a detailed description of an alleged perpetrator and even a photo, which was unknown to anyone.
The police are now investigating the originator of this false report, which was spread not only in Schwerin but also in other federal states. “We appeal to the public to check the authenticity of information on social networks,” emphasizes a police spokesman. At least there is something positive for the people who shared the message: they don't have to face legal consequences. In the future, official information on serious crimes will be provided specifically via the police press portal or verified social media channels.
Sexual assault as an actual incident
Although the false report caused a lot of excitement, there was actually an incident in Schwerin that led to an investigation. On the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, a 34-year-old man of Syrian origin was arrested after he sexually harassed a 14-year-old girl at the train station. The teenager, who comes from Ukraine, was fortunately able to free herself and alerted passers-by, who immediately called the police. The suspect was picked up near the train station, and the Schwerin Criminal Police Inspectorate is now continuing the investigation into suspected rape Northern Courier reported.
The numbers of such crimes are alarming, even if the truth is not always clear. Studies show that false reports of sexual crimes are increasing in Germany. How on Experts found that more than half of the reported sexual crimes are faked. This not only poses a challenge for investigators, but also jeopardizes the credibility of actual victims. “An identified false report can have fatal consequences for innocent people and irrevocably damage their careers,” emphasizes a sexual crime lawyer.
Especially in the current situation, it is important to think critically about the reported incidents. While police work hard to maintain the public's trust, we must all examine our own sources of information to ensure we are not contributing to the spread of misinformation. One happened then and the other is now, but the truth remains central.