NEOS Politician Allegedly Abused 13-Year-Old: Resignation
A Styrian NEOS politician is being investigated on suspicion of a sexual offense. The public prosecutor's office in Graz confirmed a report by the "Kronen Zeitung" on Friday, according to which the investigation has already been initiated. The initial suspicion has thus been confirmed. According to "Krone", a 13-year-old girl is said to have filed the complaint. Exactly when remains unclear for the time being. According to the public prosecutor's office, investigations have been ongoing "for some time".
Investigations Against Styrian NEOS Politician for Sexual Offense
The suspect is a politician from a party, the public prosecutor's office further stated. No further details were disclosed. According to the "Kronen Zeitung", it is said to be a politician from an opposition party in a Styrian municipal council. According to the "Kleiner Zeitung", the man is alleged to have met the girl through an online platform and engaged in sexual acts with her, according to the accusation. On Friday morning, it emerged that the suspicion is directed against the NEOS politician.
Party Initiated Consequences
The federal NEOS responded to the allegations with a statement on Friday: "NEOS became aware early today (August 22, 2025, note) of a complaint and investigations against an official of our party in Styria. We take these allegations very seriously and have immediately initiated consequences. The official in question has voluntarily ended his membership and resigned all functions in his role as a NEOS representative with immediate effect. The next steps are now up to the investigating authorities. Until the serious allegations are clarified, the presumption of innocence applies to the person concerned."
(APA/Red)
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