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Oktoberfest Teufelsrad investigation reveals voyeuristic video business

Investigations by Bayerischer Rundfunk and other outlets have uncovered a systematic voyeuristic business operating at the Oktoberfest Teufelsrad attraction. Perpetrators use mobile phones and camera glasses to film women in traditional Dirndl clothing without consent, specifically targeting moments when centrifugal force lifts their skirts.

Research indicates that these clips are used to generate massive social media reach and profit. One individual from Upper Bavaria reportedly earned 9,000 euros in a single night selling such content. The network involves actors from Bavaria and a group of YouTube producers from Ukraine. Data analysis shows that approximately 32,000 upskirting clips related to the Teufelsrad were identified on Meta platforms alone, with millions of views across YouTube, TikTok, and Telegram.

In response, Teufelsrad operators are attempting to combat the practice by providing free cycling shorts to visitors and displaying warning signs. Legal experts note that upskirting is a criminal offense in Germany, punishable by fines or up to two years in prison, though victims often face difficulties in pursuing legal action.

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Bayerischer Rundfunk · Elisabeth Polaczy · Meta · North Rhine-Westphalia Police · Oktoberfest · Süddeutsche Zeitung · Teufelsrad · YouTube

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