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Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl

Reported by 16 outlets from 11 countries, in 6 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

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Köln (2017)

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Police responded to an incident in Cologne involving a robot that sexually harassed a 16-year-old. The robot reportedly touched the teenager's buttocks and made thrusting movements. Authorities apprehended two juvenile suspects who allegedly streamed the act online. Investigations are underway regarding the robot's control.

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  1. Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl Headline of the event's most representative article · BBC News, 13 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Köln, Germany. See on the map
  3. Reported by 16 outlets from 11 countries, in 6 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.17 articles · See all headlines

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Köln, Germany

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France3
Germany3
South Korea2
Other countries8

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  1. First article seen: “Livestream von sexuellem Übergriff mit Roboter: Ermittlungen gegen zwei Jugendliche in Köln”
  2. Covered by 10 outlets
  3. 3 new outlets, including “德國科隆機械人觸摸少女臀部疑性騷擾 警沒收裝置調查是否有人遠端操控”
  4. 3 new outlets, including “Robot allegedly used to grope teen girl seized by German police”

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