Kos: 19-year-old arrested for alleged rape of 3-year-old boy

Police on the island of Kos have arrested a 19-year-old Sudanese national following allegations of the sexual assault of a 3-year-old boy. The incident reportedly took place on the morning of Monday, September 28, 2026, within a dormitory of a Closed Controlled Access Center (KED) in Pyli.

The complaint was filed by the child's 22-year-old mother, a South Sudanese national who resides in the facility with her son. She alleged that the suspect entered their dormitory and used physical violence to force the child into sexual acts. Following the report, authorities located and apprehended the suspect within the facility. He faces felony charges for rape.