Austria: Teacher allegedly paid students for nude photos

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Teachers in Graz are said to have paid students for nude photos

In Austria, a teacher is under investigation – he is said to have received nude photos of students on Snapchat for payment

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A high school teacher in Graz, Austria, is suspected of having paid his underage students money for nude photos. With this accusation, students had turned to a tutor. The prosecutor is investigating.

In the Austrian city of Graz, a high school teacher is said to have paid his students for nude photos, according to Austrian media reports. The Kronenzeitung first reported on the case, the public prosecutor’s office in Graz confirmed investigations against the teacher on suspicion of possession of child pornography. In doing so, she followed the instructions of the Styrian Education Directorate. The principal of the school had filed a complaint against the teacher.

Suspected case in Austria: Students had contacted a tutor

Several male underage students had previously told their guidance counselor that they had sent the religion teacher nude photos of themselves via the social media app Snapchat. The teacher paid them money for this. Photos only last a few seconds on Snapchat before they delete themselves.

According to media reports, it is not yet clear how many students could be affected. Data carriers seized during a search of the teacher’s home last week are being examined. The teacher was suspended, but the presumption of innocence applies.

Sources: ORF, pulse 24

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