Overview
- Police and prosecutors searched more than 20 homes and business premises, including the Miltenberg district office and a site in neighboring Baden-Württemberg.
- Fifteen people aged from their early 20s to mid‑60s are under investigation on suspicion of bribery and being bribable.
- Two suspects allegedly worked at the district office at the time and are accused of taking money and material benefits.
- According to investigators, bribe givers were allegedly favored in public contract and procurement procedures.
- A main suspect was provisionally arrested and later released as authorities froze his assets and secured alleged proceeds in the high six‑figure range, including cash and luxury vehicles.