LatviaPublished: 2 September 2026 at 15:31

Man arrested in Jelgava for sexually abusing five minors

A man born in 1967 has been arrested in Jelgava on suspicion of sexually abusing five minors between 1994 and 2015. State Police have identified at least 18 separate episodes of criminal activity.

State Police have announced the arrest of a man born in 1967 in the city of Jelgava, who is suspected of sexually abusing five underage individuals.

According to police, the offences took place over a long period, from 1994 to 2015. The investigation has so far uncovered at least 18 separate episodes of criminal activity.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the specific charges or the next steps in the legal process.

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