According to the Zurich Public Prosecutor’s Office, the teenage victim was seated next to the accused, who was en route to Belgium via Zurich for business meetings.
Initially, the victim had a brief conversation with the man before trying to sleep. Prosecutors detailed how the suspect put his arm around her, then began inappropriate physical contact.
He proceeded to touch her intimate areas, penetrated her digitally, and forced her to touch him over his clothing. The victim, described as being in a state of shock, was unable to resist or call for help during the assault.