Swiss Acupuncturist Probed Over HIV Infections

At least 15 HIV-positive people are linked to an acupuncturist who may have given them the infection intentionally, according to press reports.

Authorities are conducting an investigation and will decide by next year whether to charge the man with intentionally spreading human disease and causing serious bodily harm, Swiss investigating Magistrate Hermann Fleischhackl said. The infections are believed to have been transmitted between 2001 and 2005. The Swiss tabloid Blick this week reported that one alleged victim filed a criminal complaint five years ago, but authorities had remained silent about the allegations. Another four HIV-positive persons "have no explanation for their infection, or at least aren't linking it to the accused," the magistrate said.

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