Taxi driver arrested in Germany for alleged sexual harassment of minors

A 30-year-old taxi driver has been placed in pretrial detention following allegations of sexually harassing two 16-year-old girls in Stuttgart, Germany. The incident reportedly occurred on September 12, 2026.

According to the Stuttgart Public Prosecutor's Office and police, the driver allegedly touched one of the girls inappropriately and forced her hand onto his genitals despite her explicit refusal. He is also accused of kissing the second 16-year-old girl against her will at the end of the trip.

The suspect was arrested at his residence in Reutlingen on October 26, 2026, following the execution of an arrest warrant. He was presented to a judge the following day and remains in custody.