Raid in Wehlheiden: Police reveals illegal business

Raid in Wehlheiden: Police reveals illegal business

On Thursday, September 6, 2024, the Wehlheiden district in Kassel experienced a massive police presence. A coordinated large -scale deployment brought about 130 police force, tax investigation, as well as officials from the regulatory office and the construction supervision to 27 objects in seven federal states. The focus of this raid was the activities of a 46-year-old man from Kassel who is suspected of doing illegal business.

The police and the Kassel public prosecutor announced in a press release that a large number of objects, including private houses, business premises and even a doctor's office, were searched for as part of the investigation. The investigation is considered extensive and complex, since they include various allegations such as gangs for falsification of documents and fraud.

illegal brothel in the focus of the investigation

The central element of the allegations is the alleged operating of a brothel at Kantstraße 1. This brothel was advertised there under the "hostess house "'s name and offered the services of women. The yields from these activities are said to have been used to finance high -quality vehicles that the suspect is said to have rented out. Another serious accusation is the establishment of an MPU counseling center (medical-psychological examination), which was used for the manipulative creation of expert reports to recover. A prospective doctor and a psychologist are also suspected of being involved in the fake reports.

It is particularly explosive that the main suspect has already been determined for fake vaccination certificates. An arrest decision of 352,000 euros is still open and must be enforced. The authorities hope for important evidence from the comprehensive search action.

Coordinated action to combat crime

The raids took place not only in Kassel, but also in several other federal states, including Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony and Thuringia. The investigators were able to ensure numerous data carriers and evidence at the various locations that are now evaluated. These evaluations not only focus on the alleged crimes, but also on potential money accounts and cryptocurrencies of the accused.

The actions of the police and public prosecutors are in the context of growing efforts to uncover and prevent criminal structures and unauthorized business in Germany. The investigation has not yet been completed and the authorities have announced that it will continue to pursue the matter intensively.

The raid in Kassel-Welheiden is another example of the continuing efforts of the police and judiciary to act against illegal business and criminal networks. With the current developments it becomes clear that the authorities are uncompromising in their struggle against crimes and misuse of legal structures.

The public is eagerly awaiting further information and statements by the investigative authorities, which have been announced for the afternoon. It remains to be seen which additional details for the expansion of the investigation are announced.