Nuremberg court begins trial in Kajal investigation

The first trial related to the Kajal investigation has commenced at the Nuremberg-Fürth Regional Court. The investigation, conducted by the Nuremberg Investigation Commission (EKO), focuses on suspected drug dealers operating near the Nuremberg central station.

Prosecutors allege that these individuals targeted dozens of girls and young women by using cosmetics, such as makeup, to lure them before providing drugs to make them compliant for sexual abuse. The current defendant, a 22-year-old man, is accused of giving a 16-year-old girl prescription medication on two occasions and subsequently raping her. He is also accused of giving ecstasy to his 16-year-old girlfriend.

The prosecution stated that this case is only the tip of the iceberg, noting that three additional indictments have been filed in Erlangen and Fürth, with 25 further investigations ongoing. More than 20 men are currently in custody in connection with the case, facing charges related to sexual offenses and the distribution of drugs and medication to minors.