France makes international appeal over ex-teacher accused of raping 89 children

French police have issued an international appeal for victims and witnesses related to Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old former teacher accused of raping and sexually assaulting 89 children across five continents between the 1960s and 2022. Leveugle, currently in pretrial detention in France, is alleged to have committed these crimes while working as a tutor, teacher, and sports monitor in countries including Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, India, and Colombia. The investigation began after a nephew discovered Leveugle's digital "memoir" detailing his activities with children. Authorities are seeking to identify additional victims or witnesses who may have encountered Leveugle during his travels and work with young people. He is also accused of killing his mother and aunt.

Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old former teacher, has been charged in France with the rape and sexual assault of 89 teenagers, with alleged crimes spanning from 1967 to 2022. Leveugle was arrested after his nephew discovered a USB drive containing detailed accounts of his "sexual relations" with minors aged 13 to 17. Authorities are publicly naming Leveugle to encourage potential victims to come forward, as only around 40 have been identified so far. The alleged assaults occurred in multiple countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, and others, where Leveugle worked as a tutor or assistant at holiday camps. Police believe he used his position to meet and abuse young people.