(Kaprun, Austria, December 25, 2025) — A 33-year-old man was arrested in Kaprun, Austria, on Christmas morning after repeatedly contacting his former partner despite a court-ordered ban, police said.
A Czech national was taken into custody after allegedly continuing to harass his ex-girlfriend and delivering unwanted “gifts” to her home.
- A 33-year-old Czech man was arrested on December 24th in Kaprun, Austria.
- The arrest followed repeated violations of a contact ban issued by a court.
- The man allegedly continued to contact his former partner and visit her home.
- He has been transferred to Salzburg prison following an order from the Salzburg public prosecutor’s office.
A 33-year-old Czech man was arrested Wednesday morning in Kaprun for violating a contact ban, according to the Salzburg State Police Directorate. The man had repeatedly contacted his former partner, a 22-year-old Ukrainian woman living in Zell am See, despite a temporary injunction prohibiting such contact.
Police said the man also repeatedly brought attention to the woman’s home address. “He had previously contacted his former partner several times and continuously, despite the existing temporary injunction and ban on contact, and brought attention to the home address of the 22-year-old Ukrainian living in Zell am See,” the Salzburg State Police Directorate stated.
Following the arrest, the man was transferred to Salzburg prison on the orders of the Salzburg public prosecutor’s office.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in enforcing contact bans designed to protect individuals from harassment and potential violence. While contact bans are intended to provide a safe space for those escaping abusive or unwanted attention, repeated violations, as alleged in this case, demonstrate the need for swift and decisive action by authorities. The arrest, occurring on a major holiday, underscores the persistence of the alleged harassment and the urgency with which police responded.
Austria, like many European nations, has strict laws regarding stalking and harassment, and violations of contact orders can carry significant penalties, including imprisonment. This incident serves as a reminder of those legal protections and the resources available to individuals experiencing such behavior.
