Process for rental prostitution: man in court for minors!

Process for rental prostitution: man in court for minors!

Wien, Österreich - The trial against a 27-year-old man in Vienna, who is charged with the mediation of two minors for sexual services, was postponed on March 27, 2025. The defendant is said to have inspired the then 15-year-old and the 17-year-old to go to prostitution. The 15-year-old had stated in a first conversation to be 21 years old, but later corrected himself to 18 years. She had already sold photos of herself online, which increased expectations of the negotiation.

The main accused denies the allegations and states that they have not influenced the girls. Nevertheless, it became known that he helped in pricing and named 500 euros as a normal price for sexual services. In addition, he is said to have indicated in a conversation that the 15-year-old should get another woman who "would do everything for drugs".

Details on the process

The process was again postponed with a new appointment for April 16, 2025. The man admitted that he had communicated with "three to four customers" on behalf of the 15-year-old. In addition, he is already known for the unauthorized use of drugs because he is said to have sold cannabis to the 17-year-old. The charges are several points, including promoting prostitution, pornographic performances of minors and gender coercion.

The financial aspects are also significant: the two girls received a total of 2,700 euros, with 1,900 euros on the 17-year and 800 euros on the 15-year-old. However, the accused claims that the 15-year-old received only 300 euros. Despite the allegations, the accused is resilient by emphasizing that he was informed about the age of the girls.

social context

The problem of prostitution and especially the exploitation of minors is not just a local phenomenon. As stated in the report of the European Parliament, prostitution is often a form of slavery that is closely linked to the unequal treatment of gender. International human rights agreements such as the general declaration of human rights or the UN Convention to combat human trafficking is of great importance.

estimates, 40 to 42 million people worldwide are affected by prostitution, which underlines the framework of action by police authorities and politics. Despite numerous legal provisions to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation, many of the Member States are overwhelmed with the effective enforcement. In some countries, prostitution is regarded as an expression of self -determination, while in other regions the repression has a clear priority. The report calls for measures that aim to change the causes of human trafficking and the socio -economic conditions of those affected.

While the process in Vienna brings to the surface, how far such exploitation is widespread in society, the political discussion shows that there is still a need for action. Education and sensitization to avoid prostitution are key components for future political strategies.