Extremism - 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 unauthorized business in repeated attempts, despite a conviction for unauthorized insurance transactions, among other things.
Statement from Bafin on Wednesday Statement from the LKA Saxony
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- The investigation into the "Reichsbürger" association's criminal activities in Saxony-Anhalt involved seizing various forms of evidence, such as computers, cell phones, and documents.
- The financial supervision authority in Hesse, Bafin, played a significant role in the operation, conducting searches at eleven properties in coordination with Saxony's LKA and the police.
- The main target of Bafin's investigation was the unauthorized financial transactions carried out by the extremist group, which includes founding and operating an illegal health insurance company and banking activities.
- The suspected individuals, aged between 34 and 73, were accused of founding and operating the insurance company without the necessary authorization and carrying out illegal banking transactions in Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse.
- The seized items also included large amounts of cash, gold bars, ammunition, and various bank accounts, demonstrating the extent of their financial activities.
- The accused had a history of unauthorized transactions, with several prohibitions and liquidation orders issued by Bafin, yet they continued their activities despite a conviction for unauthorized insurance transactions.
- The Deutsche Bundesbank, which provides monetary policy in Germany, supported the operation, demonstrating the seriousness of the group's alleged activities and their impact on the country's financial system.
- In addition to searches and seizures, the operation also highlighted the ongoing challenges of extremism and financial supervision in Germany, with authorities continuously working to detect and deter such activities.
- The LKA in Dresden, the capital city of Saxony, and other law enforcement agencies in Germany remain vigilant in their efforts to combat criminality related to extremism, with a focus on maintaining order and upholding the rule of law.
Source: www.stern.de
