Ten individuals are facing charges in connection with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old child at a gathering known as a “chemsex” party. These types of events typically involve the use of substances like GHB, mephedrone, or methamphetamine to heighten sexual experiences.
In this disturbing case, the victim was reportedly brought to the party by their own father, contrary to the usual participation of consenting adults. Shockingly, a video capturing the crime was shared among attendees and multiple other men.
The ten accused, ranging in age from 29 to 50, are charged with various offenses related to child sexual abuse and the use of chemical substances. The public prosecutor’s office in Lille, France, revealed that the child was exposed to adult males by their father and subjected to sexual violence exacerbated by the use of substances.
The incident occurred in February of the previous year but is only coming to light now. The case was referred to an investigating judge on February 22, 2025, for acts that took place in Lille between November 2024 and February 14, 2025.
The charges include sexual assault with the administration of substances to the victim, as well as rape and sexual assault involving torture or acts of barbarity. Additionally, administering substances to a minor under 15 years old without their knowledge to facilitate sexual assault is alleged.
Following a thorough investigation that substantiated the allegations, ten men were indicted, with nine held in custody. Regrettably, one of the main suspects took his own life while in detention.
The child is now under the care of their mother, as the father had separated from her prior to the events. The child is receiving specialized support, as confirmed by the public prosecutor’s office.
Authorities emphasized that the maximum penalty for rape with acts of torture or barbarity is life imprisonment. The investigation is also examining unauthorized drug possession and the dissemination of pornographic material involving a minor through electronic means.
The investigation expanded beyond Lille with the arrest of a resident from the Bas-Rhin region on January 18 this year. Police conducted a search at the residence of a 30-year-old individual living near Saverne, as reported by Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace.
The ongoing investigation was made public following the raid, prompting a statement from the Lille public prosecutor’s office.
