Millions of ATM blasting process in court: Deal accelerates the end of the procedure

Millions of ATM blasting process in court: Deal accelerates the end of the procedure

The agreement in the ATMSPRENGER process: Agreement with the accused

In the Bamberg district court, the lengthy trial against 16 men from Belgium and the Netherlands could come to a conclusion faster than expected due to ATM blasts. The last day of the trial was originally planned for January 27, 2026. It is currently assumed that only three witnesses and an expert for DNA analyzes have to be heard.

The indictment accuses the accused of having committed a whole series of ATM sprinkles. With a powerful Audi RS 6, they are said to have fled the German-Dutch border after the explosions. The total damage amounts to around 6.8 million euros, while the prey is estimated at 3.5 million euros.

A special factor in this process is the fact that the accused, aged 23 to 43, are also said to have blown up ATMs in Zapfendorf and Forchheim in Upper Franconia. This gives the process an additional dimension before the Bamberg district court.

For the public prosecutor and the court in Bamberg, the process is a logistical challenge. In order to create space for the 16 defendants, over 30 defenders and interpreters, the process takes place in a gymnasium of the federal police.

- Nag