Investigation into Commercial Fraud and Terrorist Financing: Collaborative Action by Düsseldorf Prosecutor General's Office and Essen Police, Involving Special Forces (SEK)
The Essen Police Presidency, under the General Prosecutor's Office in Düsseldorf, is currently investigating suspected organized fraud for financial gain. The investigation, which is being led by the General Prosecutor's Office in Düsseldorf, was initiated due to indications that the proceeds from these fraudulent acts were intended to finance an Islamist terrorist attack.
Early morning raids were conducted on July 9 at the suspects' residences in Essen and Dortmund, with simultaneous searches taking place at six locations in the cities of Essen, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, and Soest. A 27-year-old man with Bosnian-Herzegovinian citizenship was provisionally arrested by special forces as part of the investigation. Raids were also conducted at the residences of third parties listed as witnesses to seize evidence.
The exact activities of witnesses linked to the suspicion of organized fraud for financial gain are not explicitly detailed in the available sources. However, in similar fraud cases, witnesses often provide testimonies on financial transactions, fraudulent schemes, and organizational roles supporting investigations.
Senior Public Prosecutor Wiese is involved in the ongoing investigation. For further inquiries, please contact the appropriate authorities. The press office of the General Prosecutor's Office Düsseldorf can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 0211-9016-231.
It is important to note that no further information can be provided at this time due to the ongoing investigation. The police measures are still ongoing, and the investigation is still underway. As the investigation progresses, more information may become available. For the latest updates, please continue to follow the news.
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