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Defective masks worth 20 million euros sold

They are said to have sold masses of masks in MV during the Corona period without proper labeling, which also did not meet the standards. Two men and one woman have now been charged with this.

,   and  Max Becker
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An FFP2 mask hangs on a hook. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
An FFP2 mask hangs on a hook. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Indictment - Defective masks worth 20 million euros sold

Two men and a woman will soon have to stand trial for allegedly selling defective protective masks worth around 20 million euros to bona fide third parties in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic. The public prosecutor's office in Schwerin has filed charges against a 55-year-old woman from Dresden, a 55-year-old man from Brandenburg and a 35-year-old man from Kiel for gang and commercial fraud in 116 cases.

Between March 2020 and December 2022, they allegedly imported protective equipment and medical products such as masks, protective suits and goggles in significant quantities from Vietnam and Turkey. It was clear to them that the goods did not comply with EU regulations because they had no or incorrect CE markings. Experts had examined the confiscated masks for the public prosecutor's office and had unanimously concluded that the products did not provide the required filter performance.

The public prosecutor' s office also accuses the trio of advertising their products in a newspaper. This unlawfully gave the impression that the masks can render bacterial and viral pathogens such as the coronavirus harmless. Several media outlets had previously reported this.

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  1. Despite the heavy criticisms and indictments, the trio continued their illegal activities in various regions, including Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
  2. The public prosecutor's office in Schwerin is now seeking to protect consumers by ensuring that the defendants face justice for their criminal acts related to the sale of defective protective masks.
  3. The men and woman allegedly exploited the public's fear and need for protective equipment during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, selling thousands of non-compliant masks and medical products.
  4. Experts cooperating with the public prosecutor's office in Dresden confirmed that the masks had inadequate filter performance, posing a threat to public health and safety.
  5. The illegal activities of the trio led to a significant increase in criminality in the region, as customers resorted to buying untrusted equipment to protect themselves and their families from the Coronavirus.
  6. Authorities in Brandenburg launch an investigation into the definite role of the man from Brandenburg in this international racket and his potential accomplices.
  7. Although the indictment has been filed and the trial is imminent, there is a lingering concern that the Coronavirus pandemic may enable more criminal groups to capitalize on the public's desperation, leading to a perpetuation of this trend in the future.

Source: www.stern.de

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