SOS Children's Villages shows willingness to cooperate after allegations against Kutin

On Friday, the management, in coordination with the supervisory board, submitted a statement of facts along with all "currently available documents" to the Innsbruck public prosecutor's office, as stated in a statement to the APA.

"Full Cooperation Assured"

"We have assured the law enforcement authorities of our full cooperation to enable an immediate and comprehensive clarification," the statement said. The statement of facts also includes the allegations reported in the media as well as tips received from whistleblowing channels.

In parallel, a forensic team will be tasked with a comprehensive internal review of the matter, which is expected to examine the former president's computer data. "To protect the ongoing proceedings as well as the personal rights of those affected and involved, we cannot currently provide any further details. As soon as new verified information is available, we will inform immediately," said SOS Children's Villages.

Kutin has come under scrutiny because he allegedly allowed a major donor access to children in Nepal - even after the man allegedly abused children there. As reported by the "Kurier" on Thursday, the German judiciary had initiated investigations against Kutin in this context, but they were discontinued with his death in 2024, without the allegations being clarified.

(APA/Red)

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