An Austrian court has sentenced a former employee of the SCR Altach football club to a suspended prison sentence of seven months and a fine of 1,200 euros for secretly filming women in private settings such as locker rooms, gyms, and showers. The court heard that the perpetrator had recorded around thirty players from the women's football team, leading to significant outrage within the community as well as from the victims. In addition to the prison sentence and fines, the perpetrator has been ordered to pay compensation of 625 euros to the victims.

The case has garnered significant attention, particularly due to the nature of the crimes and the identity of the perpetrator, who had previously served as a high-level referee in Switzerland and had worked at Altach from 2020 to 2025. The severity of the sentence has raised questions among the victims and the public, especially given that some of the victims were underage. Former player Eleni Rittmann expressed her shock on social media with over 200,000 followers, questioning whether the punishment was appropriate for such a serious violation of trust and personal privacy.

This incident underscores the ongoing issues regarding privacy, safety, and consent within sports environments, particularly for female athletes. The case could impact how similar incidents are viewed legally and socially, pushing for stricter measures and protection for athletes against voyeurism and other forms of harassment, as the community calls for a deeper examination of institutional responsibilities to safeguard their members.