Evidence seized during "Reichsbürger" action
During the large-scale operation against the "Reichsbürger" association "Kingdom of Germany" in four federal states, numerous items of evidence have been seized. This included computers, cell phones, storage media, various folders, files and documents, as the Saxony State Criminal Police Office (LKA) announced on Thursday.
On Wednesday, the financial supervisory authority Bafin searched eleven properties with the support of forces from the Deutsche Bundesbank, Saxony's LKA and the police. The searches concerned suspected unauthorized financial transactions. So-called Reich citizens do not recognize the Federal Republic of Germany and its democratic structures.
According to the LKA, searches were carried out in Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and Hesse. Specifically, there were nine suspects aged between 34 and 73. They are accused of founding and operating a health insurance company without the necessary authorization. They are also alleged to have carried out illegal banking transactions.
Around 35,000 euros in cash, several gold bars worth around 360,000 euros and 60 rounds of ammunition were also seized. A life insurance policy and various bank accounts were also seized.
For many years now, Bafin has been vigorously pursuing the main accused behind the "Kingdom of Germany". The unauthorized transactions have been prohibited several times and their liquidation has been ordered.
The self-proclaimed "King of Germany" had continued his illicit business in repeated attempts, including despite a conviction for illicit insurance transactions.
The seized evidence also revealed instances of extremist rhetoric and propaganda related to the "Reichsbürger" ideology, as noted in the found documents. Subsequently, the banks and insurances associated with these individuals are under investigation for potential money laundering due to the suspected illegal transactions.
Source: www.dpa.com
