Jimi Blue scandal: Gambling and fraud investigations!

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The Hanover public prosecutor's office is investigating Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht for illegal gambling advertising and fraud.

Die Staatsanwaltschaft Hannover ermittelt gegen Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht wegen illegaler Glücksspielwerbung und Betrugs.
The Hanover public prosecutor's office is investigating Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht for illegal gambling advertising and fraud.

Jimi Blue scandal: Gambling and fraud investigations!

In the jungle of social media, it's not always easy to keep track of things. Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht is also noticing this at the moment, whose situation raises more questions than ever. Loud NDR The Hanover public prosecutor's office is investigating the 33-year-old actor and influencer on suspicion of having advertised two unlicensed gambling providers on his social media channels. In Germany, this step is anything but legal and can have criminal consequences.

The investigation was initially discontinued because Ochsenknecht's whereabouts were unknown. However, after his arrest at Hamburg airport, the authorities returned to the investigation. The suspect was informed in writing about the status of the investigation and was given the opportunity to comment before a decision was made on further steps, reports NDR.

Arrest and extradition to Austria

Meanwhile, the situation for Ochsenknecht continues to deteriorate. He is currently in custody in Hamburg after an international arrest warrant was issued against him. Again Daily Mirror reported, his extradition to Austria was approved. The Hamburg Public Prosecutor's Office has already agreed to the handover and the accused must be extradited within ten days.

The background to these legal measures is a suspicion of fraud relating to an unpaid invoice amounting to almost 14,000 euros for a hotel stay in Tyrol at the end of 2021. Ochsenknecht is said to have celebrated a birthday there for several days. Despite repeated reminders and offers to pay in installments, the bill was not paid, which ultimately led to an international search.

Family background and media presence

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht is not only active as an influencer, but also comes from a prominent family. He is one of the three children of the actor Uwe Ochsenknecht and the model Natascha Ochsenknecht. His siblings, Wilson Gonzalez (35) and Cheyenne Savannah (24), are also present in the media landscape and the family is known from the series “The Wild Guys” and the reality documentary “These Ochsenkechts”. Whether this connection will benefit his social media career or whether the current legal dilemma will cast a shadow over it remains to be seen.

The next few days could be crucial for Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht. As he prepares for the investigation and possible legal action, the question remains how his public image will change.