Innocent S.

Last modified : 29/07/2026

Country of commission
Country of prosecution
Nationality of the suspect
Germany
Rwanda
Gender of the suspect
Male
Status of the suspect
Detained
Status of the procedure
Under investigation
Alleged crimes / charges
Genocide
Other charges
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Active personality jurisdiction
Investigation started in
2026


Facts

Innocent S., a dual German-Rwandan national, is accused of participating in the Rwandan genocide. He is alleged to have issued orders for the killing of 25 Tutsi individuals while serving as an assistant to the mayor of Kayove in northwestern Rwanda. Additionally, he is accused of personally committing a murder by stabbing a victim in the chest.

Procedure

On 1 July 2026, German authorities arrested Innocent S. and placed him in preventive detention.

Last modified : 29/07/2026

Country of commission
Country of prosecution
Nationality of the suspect
Germany
Rwanda
Gender of the suspect
Male
Status of the suspect
Detained
Status of the procedure
Under investigation
Alleged crimes / charges
Genocide
Other charges
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Active personality jurisdiction
Investigation started in
2026