Bohumil Kotlár, a 22-year-old man, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for committing two child rapes in Finland, with the crimes occurring between July 2023 and August 2024. Kotlár allegedly used Snapchat to approach his first victim, a 14-year-old girl, where he pressured her into sexual acts by offering her e-cigarettes as compensation. His actions took advantage of the victim's vulnerable status and led to a serious violation of her rights and safety.

The court's ruling by the Varsinais-Suomen District Court comes after a thorough investigation into Kotlár's actions, which included not only the rapes but also related charges for attempting to offer compensation for sexual acts with minors. Despite his age, Kotlár's behavior reveals a disturbing pattern of exploiting young individuals, raising significant concerns about child safety in online environments and the responsibilities of adults engaging with minors.

Kotlár's candidacy in municipal elections as a representative of the Center Party further complicates matters, as it emphasizes the need for stricter scrutiny of individuals seeking positions of public trust. This case highlights ongoing issues surrounding the protection of children from sexual exploitation and the wider societal implications of such offenses, including the potential for similar incidents to occur in the future if preventive measures are not taken.