An elderly French man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of 89 teenagers in a mass abuse case that police allege spans many countries and dates back to the 1960s. Jacques Leveugle, 79, who is in custody in south-east France, was arrested after his nephew found a USB that allegedly detailed his 'sexual relations' with minors aged 13 to 17, the Grenoble prosecutor, Etienne Manteaux, told a news conference. In an unusual move, authorities are naming the suspect because out of the 89 assaults, Manteaux said that only around 40 victims had been identified. 'If victims wish to come forward, now is the time,' he added. Police allege the crimes took place between 1967 and 2022 and involved his work as an informal teacher or assistant at holiday camps. The timeline of his whereabouts reveals that he could have committed assaults not only in France, but also in Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, and other countries. His arrest in 2024 was triggered by the discovery of incriminating evidence—a USB drive containing written accounts and photographs of his alleged exploits. Under questioning, Leveugle reportedly admitted to murdering his own mother and aunt decades ago, claiming he acted out of mercy. Due to the circumstances, some older charges may escape prosecution due to French law statutes. Prosecutor Manteaux emphasized the importance of revealing the full scope of Leveugle's alleged crimes and urges any further victims to step forward.