A case of suspected rape involving a foreign suspect now from Pattaya Police Station. It begins with an arrest made in front of the Royal Garden Plaza on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of Wednesday Morning. The arrest was made on the strength of an arrest warrant issued on 7th September by the Pattaya Provincial Court detailing allegations that the suspect, Mr. Hans Peter Geissler aged 64 from Germany, had allegedly raped a 16 year old girl on the Pratamuk Hill on 7th September.

Mr. Geissler was arrested with the assistance of the Woman and Child Protection Unit, a Division of the Transnational Crime Suppression Unit located at Pattaya Police Station, based on a complaint made by the 16 year old girl. She stated that she was approached by the suspect on Pattaya Beach and he suggested the pair go to the Pratamnuk Hill. He offered her 300 Baht for her time and at this point, no mention of any sexual services were made, according to the girls account.

When they arrived at the location, the Girl was allegedly raped by the suspect near the Temple located at the popular viewpoint of Pattaya on the Hill, in a secluded spot. Mr. Geissler is known to have a criminal record in Germany and is a registered sex offender. He arrived in Thailand 6 months ago and would be seen picking up women on Pattaya Beach on a regular basis. He would always take them to outdoor locations and abandoned houses to avoid paying for Hotels.

The German Embassy are working closely with the Police and for now, Mr. Geissler has been charged with raping a minor aged under 18 but over 15. The case will now be referred to the Court and Mr. Geissler remains in custody at this time pending further investigations.