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Frankfurt Prosecutors Raid 34 Sites in Construction Bribery Probe, Arrest Four

Prosecutors say the case involves contract fixing since 2019 that cost about €12.5 million.

Mit Durchsuchungen in mehreren Bundesländern ist der Zoll gegen Schwarzarbeit im Baugewerbe vorgegangen. Einsatzkräfte durchsuchten Objekte in Bayern, Hessen und Nordrhein-Westfalen, wie die Staatsanwaltschaft Würzburg mitteilte.
Bei Durchsuchungen wegen Bestechung und Bestechlichkeit im Baugewerbe mit Millionenschaden in Hessen und Bayern haben Ermittler vier Menschen festgenommen.
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Overview

  • Investigators searched 34 properties in the Rhein-Main region in Hesse and Bavaria as part of a corruption probe in the building sector.
  • About 300 officers and four cash-detection dogs took part to secure evidence and locate assets.
  • Four suspects were detained on risks of flight and evidence tampering, and they are expected to enter pretrial custody.
  • The detainees include three site managers at nationwide real-estate companies and a construction firm managing director.
  • Prosecutors are investigating 28 people over alleged bribes tied to contract awards, seized five-figure cash including €14,500 under a mattress, and plan to confiscate real estate and vehicles.