The Social Democratic Party of Germany confirmed to the French news agency AFP that “at least nine women were drugged with so-called (rape drugs) while attending a party party attended by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.”

In an interview with Die Welt newspaper, Lars Klingbeil, who leads the Social Democratic Party along with Schultz, expressed “shock” at the story, stating that “the possibility of something like this happening during an event organized by the Social Democratic Party, I angry.” “, hoping that the perpetrators will be arrested and brought to justice.

A representative of the parliamentary group of the Social Democratic Party said that “the mood is very high”, confirming the information published on this occasion by the newspaper “Ta Gesellschaftegel”.

Berlin police said they were investigating “serious bodily harm” after a 21-year-old woman filed a complaint against an unidentified person.

The official of the parliamentary group, Katya Mast, also advised, in a statement on social media, that “all interested parties should file a complaint.”

Nine victims have been listed so far, but a parliamentary group spokesman has not ruled out more.

The Social Democrats, in an email to the participants of the summer party, which took place on Wednesday near the Chancellery, condemned “the barbaric act, which was immediately reported to us by the police of the Bundestag (parliament)”.

About a thousand people took part in the traditional celebration of the Social Democratic Party before the parliamentary summer recess, including the chancellor, several deputies and their assistants.

“It was an internal event. You can participate by invitation only,” the spokesman said, adding that “there are still many doubts and the police are investigating.”

A Berlin police statement said: “A 21-year-old woman warned her about this incident. This young woman reported that the next day she had no recollection of the event and went to the hospital for a medical examination and then filed a complaint. During the party, a young woman who ate and drank felt nauseous and dizzy.” Police announced that “four more cases have been registered so far.”