Fifteen individuals were arrested in Austria for orchestrating a series of hate crimes targeting LGBTQ individuals by using fake dating profiles to lure victims. The suspects, aged between 14 and 26, are accused of tricking at least 17 victims into going to isolated locations where they were attacked by a group of masked assailants. These assaults were filmed and circulated online. Police have stressed that the perpetrators falsely labeled their victims as pedophiles, a claim that was refuted by authorities, emphasizing none of the victims were guilty of such accusations.
Austrian investigators arrested 15 people linked to hate crimes against LGBTQ individuals, tricking victims through fake dating profiles for assault.
According to police statements, 'None of the victims is a pedophile,' emphasizing the wrongful accusations made by the attackers.
The arrests resulted from a coordinated police effort involving over 400 officers, demonstrating significant law enforcement commitment to addressing such hate crimes.
The suspects ranged from ages 14 to 26, showcasing a disturbing trend of youth involvement in hate-based criminal activity.
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