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Searches in the Reich citizen scene
Deployment in Wittenberg (Saxony-Anhalt). photo
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During investigations against so-called Reich citizens, the police searched properties in several federal states. The accused are said to have illegally operated a health insurance company and banking business.
There is a suspicion that banking and insurance business is being carried out without the necessary permission, the supervisory authority said. The Bafin has been taking strong action against the main suspect behind the “Kingdom of Germany” for many years. The illegally operated businesses were banned several times and their liquidation was ordered.
The self-proclaimed “King of Germany” continued his illicit business again and again, despite, among other things, being convicted of illicit insurance transactions. “The illegal banking and insurance transactions of the “Kingdom of Germany” are criminal offenses that can be punished with fines or imprisonment of up to five years,” the authority explained.
Nine defendants in focus
According to the LKA, searches took place in Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and Hesse. Specifically, there are nine defendants between the ages of 34 and 73. They are accused of setting up and operating a health insurance company without the necessary authorization, as well as illegal banking transactions. One of the accused is said to have been an assistant to the others.
The Saxony State Criminal Police Office reported that the search was carried out on the basis of an order from the Dresden District Court. The aim is to secure evidence and enforce arrest orders. The authority wanted to provide information about the exact results after the end of the operation. No information was available as of this afternoon.