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Southwest Palatinate father sentenced: 900 euros for pornographic chats!
A 48-year-old from Southwest Palatinate was convicted of pornographic chats. He has to pay a fine of 900 euros.
Southwest Palatinate father sentenced: 900 euros for pornographic chats!
A shocking case that has made the population sit up and take notice: A 48-year-old father from southwest Palatinate was convicted of pornographic chats with a supposedly twelve-year-old girl. The Pirmasens district court made the verdict, according to which the man now has to pay a fine of 900 euros. The public prosecutor's office had accused him of possessing at least ten child and nine youth pornographic image files and of having committed serious crimes with them. These incidents shine a bright light on the dangers lurking on the Internet.
In the context of such crimes, it becomes clear that the feeling of being alone with explicit content online is very stressful for those affected. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are people who care about the concerns of those affected and offer assistance. Parents, relatives or school counselors are often the first point of contact when it comes to finding support. In addition, those affected can also contact the CyberTipline directly for help.
The role of the BKA
Combating such crimes is the responsibility not only of the public prosecutor's office and the courts, but also of central institutions such as the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). This has an important function in the area of combating depictions of sexual abuse. The BKA has been looking after the “Central Office for Combating Sexual Offenses to the Detriment of Children and Young People” since the 1990s. The founding became necessary after the number of depictions of abuse on the Internet rose sharply. The goal: to relieve the burden on the state police authorities and avoid duplication of effort.
The BKA works closely with the NCMEC from the USA. In cooperation with large Internet providers such as Meta and Google, attempts are being made to identify abusive content and counteract the affected data sets. A sophisticated process is used to process suspicious activity reports quickly and efficiently. In 2023, the BKA received around 180,300 tips about possible criminal acts. A specially trained team carefully sifts through these tips and immediately initiates investigations if criminality is suspected.
Assistance for those affected
Families of exploited children in particular are often under immense pressure and often feel left alone. This is where Team HOPE from NCMEC can be a ray of hope. This volunteer program connects affected families with others who have experienced similar crises and can offer understanding and support. The institutions also rely on crisis intervention and local counseling services so that those affected can receive the help they need.
Recent incidents show that there is an urgent need to raise awareness of the dangers on the Internet. Prevention and support are the two keys here to counteract further escalation and to protect children from sexual abuse. The issue therefore remains of great importance not only for the judiciary, but for society as a whole.
For more information and support, especially for those affected, it is recommended to contact organizations such as the NCMEC or the [BKA](https://www.bka.de/DE/ UnserAufgabe/Aufgabebereich/Zentralstellen/Kinderpornografie/kinderpornografie_node.html).