Munich in excitement: exhibitionist harasses woman – police strike!

Munich in excitement: exhibitionist harasses woman – police strike!

An unpleasant incident occurred in Munich's old town on June 6, 2025, which once again brought the problem of exhibitionist acts in the city into the spotlight. According to a report by T-Online, a 25-year-old man was arrested after exposing himself to a 21-year-old woman from a passenger window. Police released further details about the incident on Monday.

The young woman, who got into her partner's car around 11:30 p.m., was previously approached by three unknown men. Suddenly one of the men came to the window of the vehicle and began performing sexual acts on himself. After the perpetrators fled, the police immediately launched a manhunt. This led to the checking of several people who matched the witness' description. The arrested man is a Norwegian citizen and does not live in Germany. The Munich I public prosecutor's office was informed about the incident and a complaint was filed against the man for exhibitionist acts.

Increase in cases of sexual harassment

Unfortunately, this incident is not alone, as there were several reports of sexually intrusive men in Munich on the same Saturday. The South German newspaper reported that women in various parts of the city were harassed after men played with their private parts in public. However, all perpetrators were caught by the police, including a 39-year-old from Fulda who was caught in the nudist area of ​​the Giesinger Isarauen.

Another case occurred in the same area, where a 54-year-old Munich man was arrested red-handed. A 41-year-old, who was already known to the police, was also found harassing passers-by at Tegernseer Platz in Obergiesing. The police show no tolerance in these cases and intervene quickly.

Legal basis and criminal prosecution

But what happens legally if someone is reported for exhibitionism? Loud anwalt.de Exhibitionism is a sexual preference that is regulated in Section 183 of the Criminal Code (StGB). This offense is limited to men, while women in similar situations are charged with “causing a public nuisance.” It is enough that another person feels harassed by the act and that the act is sexually motivated.

In these cases, criminal prosecution will only be initiated if the victim files a report. This shows how important it is for those affected to raise their voices to prevent such crimes and hold the perpetrators accountable.

The events in Munich clearly show how necessary it is to make public spaces safer for everyone. The police and judiciary are called upon to take decisive action against such attacks. It remains to be hoped that the women affected will not be afraid to report incidents and thus take an important step in combating such crimes.