Locker Room Cameras Scandal Rocks Austrian Women's Football
17 February 2026
The Allegation Unfolds
A Tuesday report reveals a major scandal in Austrian women's football, involving covert cameras in the locker rooms and showers of Altach's team. The Guardian confirms the discovery and notes the affair reaches high levels in the country.
Authorities say a man was arrested for possessing footage captured by the cameras, and he is due to appear in court next week.
Around 30 women have been identified in the recordings, and some may sue the defendants. The team plays in Austria's top division, and the cameras were reportedly planted by a club official.
Legal Proceedings and Official Reactions
The sports minister Michaela Schmidt called the alleged crimes disgusting and urged a full investigation and radical reforms at the club. The suspect faces charges of misusing recording devices and possessing sexually explicit material.
Manuel Williams, Altach's assistant board member, said the club is taking internal steps and working with the Austrian Football Association and the Austrian Sports Federation to strengthen safety, with details due in March.
The case could prompt wider changes in security across Austrian football as it unfolds.
What It Means for Austrian Football
Clubs and authorities anticipate broader reforms as safeguarding is put under sharper scrutiny. This incident casts a shadow on privacy in sport and rattles fans.
Note to the culprits: cameras catch everything, even excuses.
Privacy in sport? Apparently, the playback speed is too fast.
