Self-proclaimed 'healer' charged with 28 crimes, including abuse of a child
Prosecutors have sent to court a case against a 70-year-old man who, posing as a healer, is charged with 28 sexual offences, including sexual abuse of a child.
Latvia's prosecutor's office has forwarded to Riga City Court a criminal case against a 70-year-old man charged with a total of 28 sexual offences, the LETA agency reported, citing prosecutors.
The man, who is not listed in the state register of certified healthcare and medical support providers, posed as a healer and offered so-called healing services at his home over a long period, from February 2024 to May 2025.
Abuse of a child during sessions
According to prosecutors, the man exploited the fact that children, due to their age, cannot fully grasp the meaning of actions performed on them. During a massage session, he sexually abused a 12-year-old, satisfying his sexual urges through physical contact with the victim's body. He also used the child victim to produce pornographic material.
Large volume of illegal material seized
During the investigation, a large quantity of pornographic material was found on data storage devices seized from the accused, including child pornography and material depicting bestiality, for which he faces separate charges.
Prosecutors state that through his actions, the accused endangered the child's sexual inviolability and morals, disrupted normal physical, mental and sexual development, and caused the victim psychological suffering with lasting consequences. The case has now been submitted to court for trial.
