Spa Girls Coerced and Mistreated at Rulantica Establishment
International Manhunt for Suspected Child Predator at Rulantica Water Park
A chilling incident has unfolded at Rulantica, a water park located in Rust, Germany, where a 6-year-old child was sexually assaulted. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, when the child became separated from her parents in the crowd at the pool.
The suspect, a 31-year-old Romanian man, was identified through surveillance footage provided by Europa-Park. The man approached the child, offering help and gaining her trust before leading her into a nearby wooded area where the assault took place.
The name Rulantica is a play on words combining "Rust" and "Atlantic". The park, which opened in November 2019, has been a popular destination for families and tourists alike.
Before identifying the current suspect, investigators initially followed up on leads about another individual. However, further analysis of the video material led to an unrelated witness who provided investigators with secure information about the identity of the now-wanted 31-year-old on Tuesday.
The man, who has a history of run-ins with the law, is known for theft and fraudulently obtaining services, but not for sexual offenses. He is believed to reside in the region and is being sought internationally.
After the incident, the suspect is believed to have fled to his home country of Romania. An arrest warrant has been issued for him in connection with the sexual assault of a child.
The Court of Appeal in Oradea, Romania, ruled that the suspect must be extradited to Germany within ten days. The passport and the suspect himself were not found during the search, but arrangements are being made for his extradition to Germany.
The girl was found five kilometers away from the swimming pool, two hours later. She suffered serious sexual assault, but there is no evidence of rape. This case highlights the international cooperation involved in addressing serious crimes, particularly those involving minors. It also underscores the importance of surveillance footage in aiding law enforcement investigations.
War-and-conflicts suddenly took a sinister turn at Rulantica Water Park, a general-news story that has sparked outrage and concern globally, following an unprovoked attack on a 6-year-old child. The suspect, currently on the run, is a 31-year-old Romanian man with a history of crime-and-justice matters, wanted in connection with the sexual assault, a heinous offense not typically associated with his past crimes.
