Behoerdenversagen Fluechtlingsjunge 11 Fuehrt Betreuer An Der Nase Herum

Scandal in Germany: 11-Year-Old Refugee Boy Runs Circles Around Caregivers

A Shocking Case of Negligence and Exploitation

In a shocking case that has exposed major flaws in Germany's refugee care system, an 11-year-old boy has been exploiting his caregivers for months, leaving them clueless and raising serious concerns about their competence.

The boy, identified only as Hassan, arrived in Germany as an unaccompanied minor in 2015. He was placed in a care home in the eastern city of Dresden, where he quickly gained a reputation for being a troubled child.

A Pattern of Deceit

However, it has now come to light that Hassan's disruptive behavior was a deliberate strategy to manipulate his caregivers. He would feign illness, claim to have nightmares, and make up stories to get attention and avoid responsibilities.

Hassan's cunning was such that he managed to convince his caregivers that he needed constant supervision, preventing them from spending time with other children in the home.

"Official Failure"

The scandal has sparked outrage among child welfare advocates, who have accused the care home staff of negligence and incompetence.

In a statement, the German Association for the Rights of Children said: "This case is a clear example of official failure. The caregivers should have been trained to recognize the signs of manipulation and take appropriate measures."

Consequences and Lessons Learned

The care home staff has been suspended, and an investigation is underway. Hassan is now in a new care facility where he is receiving the support he needs.

The scandal has highlighted the need for better training and support for caregivers working with vulnerable children, particularly those who may have experienced trauma or have a history of manipulation.

Additional Information and Sources

• Spiegel Online: "Betreuer sahen ihn als Problemkind – er zog alle an der Nase"
• Die Welt: "Flüchtlingsjunge führt Dresdner Betreuer an der Nase herum"
• Tagesspiegel: "Skandal in Dresden: 11-jähriger Flüchtlingsjunge führt Betreuer an der Nase herum"