Status: 04.05.2022 07:23
Tax investigators, public prosecutors and the police searched several properties in Wuppertal, Solingen, Leichlingen and Unna early on Wednesday morning. It was about money laundering and clan crime.
The investigations are directed against five suspects, all members of a large family. According to the Düsseldorf public prosecutor, they are said to have made millions with criminal transactions, for example the illegal trade in water pipe tobacco, and then laundered this money.
Fraud, perjury and tax evasion
It is also about tax debts of over one million euros and perjury. The accused had concealed bank accounts and real estate property during foreclosure proceedings. They are also said to have obtained the so-called “Corona emergency aid” by fraud.
Investigations against lawyer
A lawyer is also under investigation. He is said to have participated in the money laundering activities by providing accounts, forwarding payments and acting as company director.
The public prosecutor’s office cannot yet say how high the total damage is.
Source: wdr.de
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