Chinese Nationals in Germany Allegedly Shared Rape Videos Online
WHO:
AP News - The defendant referred to as Dapeng Z. is reported to be the ringleader of the online predator network.
AP News - Zhiting S., a 32-year-old trained medic, was convicted of being an accessory to rape and sentenced to five years in prison.
ABC News Tech - Three alleged members of an online predator network were convicted, and a fourth man is currently on trial in Berlin.
WHAT:
AP News - The defendants referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel," and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
AP News - The group called themselves the “German driving school for experts” and shared videos of their attacks on unconscious victims.
AP News - The investigation has revealed that some of the Telegram chats date back to at least 2020.
AP News - The inner circle of the predator network reportedly consisted of eight perpetrators, with some chat groups having up to 50,000 members.
AP News - Dapeng Z. was sentenced to 14 years in prison for aggravated rape, attempted murder, and other offenses.
AP News - The inner circle of the predator network reportedly consisted of eight perpetrators, with some chat groups having up to 50,000 members.
AP News - Zhiting S. was convicted on three charges of sexual coercion related to alleged abuse of his partner in China, with video recordings leading investigators to those crimes.
CBS News World - The suspects referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel," and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
ABC News Tech - The investigation revealed that Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips.
WHERE:
ABC News Tech - The investigation is taking place in Berlin, Germany.
WHEN:
AP News - Zhiting S. was convicted on July 8, 2026.
ABC News Tech - The ongoing trial of the fourth man is currently taking place.
WHY:
ABC News Tech - The investigation was initiated due to the activities of an online predator network.
HOW:
AP News - Investigators discovered the network after Dapeng Z. changed his tactics from targeting acquaintances to strangers he met online.
AP News - Investigators discovered the network in 2024 after Dapeng Z. changed his tactics from targeting acquaintances to strangers he met online.
AP News - In the chats, Zhiting S. pointed to a particular sedative before an assault by the man convicted in Frankfurt.
ABC News Tech - The network operated on the messaging app Telegram for years.
(UPDATED July 8, 2026 22:21 UTC)
A disturbing predator network has been uncovered, with court documents revealing that the defendants referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel," and rape as "driving." This group, which called themselves the “German driving school for experts,” shared videos of their attacks on unconscious victims and operated through Telegram chats that date back to at least 2020, with some groups boasting up to 50,000 members. Investigators traced the network's activities back to Dapeng Z., who shifted his focus from targeting acquaintances to strangers he met online.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 21:20 UTC)
Dapeng Z., identified as the ringleader of an online predator network, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for aggravated rape, attempted murder, and other offenses. The network's inner circle included eight perpetrators, with some chat groups reportedly boasting up to 50,000 members. Investigators uncovered this disturbing network in 2024, after Dapeng Z. shifted his tactics from targeting acquaintances to strangers he encountered online.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 16:30 UTC)
Zhiting S., a 32-year-old trained medic, has been convicted of being an accessory to rape and sentenced to five years in prison. He faced three charges of sexual coercion related to the alleged abuse of his partner in China, with video recordings playing a crucial role in the investigation. Evidence from chats revealed that Zhiting pointed to a specific sedative prior to an assault by another individual convicted in Frankfurt.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 11:33 UTC)
Court documents reveal that the suspects in a recent case referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel," and rape as "driving." This disturbing language has raised significant concerns about the mindset of those involved. The case is currently under investigation, and further details are expected to emerge as it unfolds.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 06:49 UTC)
Three alleged members of an online predator network have been convicted, while a fourth man is currently on trial in Berlin. The investigation uncovered that Chinese men in Germany were using Telegram groups to share disturbing content, including rape videos and tips for drugging victims. This probe into the network's activities was initiated due to their alarming behavior on the messaging app, which had been ongoing for years.