The trial for the multi-million dollar Aurubis fraud case is delayed.

Legal equity achieved. - The trial for the multi-million dollar Aurubis fraud case is delayed.

The upcoming trial for a large-scale fraud case at Aurubis, a Hamburg copper manufacturer, has been delayed. This is due to the need for adjustments in the indictment which is facing three defendants on charges of commercial fraud, bribery, and bribery complicity.

The court announced this decision on Wednesday, explaining that they had not fully followed the opening statement as per the indictment. As a result, they cannot inform the defendants of the new charges by the set date and the trial is being rescheduled to around the beginning of July.

The case involves two individuals - a 63-year-old former employee and a 70-year-old supplier - who allegedly caused Aurubis more than 15 million euros in damages between 2012 and 2016. The former employee is accused of adding gold and silver powder to the samples being tested, resulting in over 100,000 euros in bribery money and two gold bars from the supplier.

Both defendants are charged with severe fraud and bribery or bribery complicity. Additionally, the supplier's 45-year-old son is also accused of aiding and abetting the fraud.

Additional information:

• Press release on the raids from 15.06.
• Aurubis press release on the investigations into gang theft.
• Aurubis press release.

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1. The delay in the start of trial for the Aurubis fraud case in Hamburg involves charges against three men, including a former employee and a supplier, who allegedly defrauded Aurubis of over 15 million euros through bribery and bribery complicity.
2. The court spokeswoman explained that the trial's delay was due to the need to adjust the indictment, as the initial statements did not fully align with the charges against the defendants.
3. Aurubis, one of Germany's largest copper manufacturers, has been at the center of a fraud investigation involving precious metals, with the accused men facing severe judgments if convicted.
4. The supplier's 45-year-old son is also a defendant, charged with aiding and abetting the fraud, adding another layer of complexity to the criminal process currently underway.
5. The Aurubis fraud case has garnered attention for its magnitude, with allegations of men involved in fraud involving millions of euros, highlighting the importance of justice and upholding legal equity in the city of Hamburg.

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