Austrian Arrested in Mallorca for "Upskirting"

The man was observed by bouncers at a nightclub, apparently lifting the victim's skirt and taking pictures with his phone. The security forces documented the so-called "upskirting" with a mobile phone and notified the police.

Photos Under the Skirt: Austrian in Custody

The police arrested the Austrian. He is in custody until he is brought before a judge. Whether the man was on the island as a tourist or lives there was not disclosed by the authorities.

The affected woman filed a complaint and requested the police to delete the questionable images from the confiscated phone. According to Spanish criminal law, "upskirting" can be punished with prison sentences ranging from one to four years. In many cases, sentences of up to two years are suspended on probation.

(APA/Red)

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