A non-commissioned officer in the Luxembourg army has been suspended following accusations of sexually abusing a soldier, according to a report by Radio 100,7 on Friday.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed these details and stated that a judicial investigation has been underway for a month and a half.

Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes, the Defence Directorate, and the army are taking the allegations very seriously, as reported by Radio 100,7. The minister was informed immediately when the incident became known internally.

According to information obtained by 100,7, the complaint was filed by a young soldier against the non-commissioned officer, who has been serving in the army for an extended period of time. The complaint was lodged in mid-May, and the officer was suspended a week later. He no longer has access to the barracks at Herrenberg, and is prohibited from contacting the alleged victim.

An examining magistrate is currently investigating the case for sexual harassment. If it is determined that the non-commissioned officer held a position of power over the soldier, the penalties could be doubled according to the criminal code.

As the investigation is ongoing, the presumption of innocence applies.