During a flight between Mumbai (India) and Zurich (Switzerland), a 15 -year -old teenager was the victim of a sexual assault by her seat neighbor, shocking world public opinion. This abject act, committed while sleeping, raises a crucial debate on the protection of victims and justice.
A crime committed on board: frosty facts
In March 2025, a 44 -year -old businessman took advantage of the sleep of her neighbor, a 15 -year -old girl, to commit sexual touching and more serious assault. The victim’s testimony reveals a deep trauma, amplified by the cold justification of the accused, who invoked his “uncontrollable desire” to explain his actions.
A legal reaction followed by controversy
The trial was held before the Bülach court in Switzerland where the man was sentenced to 18 months suspended prison sentence, and a ban on stay on Swiss territory for 5 years. This verdict, denounced as too mild by many voices, highlights the legal and moral challenges around sexual crimes, especially in flight.
A first application of the new Swiss law
This case marks one of the first times that the recent Swiss law, which now includes the state of amazement as a refused consent, is applied. It symbolizes an important advance in the recognition of the severity of these acts, even in the absence of visible physical resistance.
A call for firmer justice
Beyond the trial, this drama relaunches the discussion on the need for hardening of sentences for sexual crimes, in particular those perpetrated in contexts of extreme vulnerability. The company demands better protection for victims and an international awareness on an international scale.
This tragic event is thus a brutal reminder of the reality of sexual violence and the urgency to listen to, protect and support all the victims, whatever their circumstances.