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Potsdam Prosecutors Take Over Ulmen–Fernandes Case After Spain Declines Jurisdiction

Prosecutors in Potsdam now assess the case file to decide if the suspicion justifies further investigative steps.

Overview

  • Spain’s Palma court ruled Tuesday that it is not competent and ordered the full transfer of the Mallorca complaint to Germany, with appeals still possible.
  • Staatsanwaltschaft Potsdam confirmed it has assumed the file from Itzehoe and is reviewing whether an initial suspicion exists, which could lead to requests for more documents or interviews.
  • Collien Fernandes accuses ex‑partner Christian Ulmen of using fake accounts in her name to send pornographic material, while Ulmen denies the claims and his lawyer is challenging media reports in court.
  • The Mallorcan judge cited key ties to Germany, including alleged acts on German soil or via German‑language platforms and German witnesses, placing German authorities in a better position to proceed.
  • Earlier steps included a 2024 Berlin complaint that moved to Itzehoe and was closed in June 2025, then reopened after March media reports, which helped drive a wider debate in Germany on digital sexual violence.