Berlin Prison Officials Investigated for Alleged Corruption Tied to Notorious Clan Member

Two correctional officers are accused of smuggling goods into prison, with one reportedly in a personal relationship with the inmate, a convicted member of the Remmo family.

• German prosecutors are investigating two Berlin correctional officers for suspected corruption and bribery involving a high-profile inmate from the Remmo family.
• One officer allegedly had a personal relationship with the inmate and provided him with smuggled everyday goods, including food and clothing.
• The inmate, serving a lengthy sentence, is a convicted member of the Remmo clan, linked to high-profile heists such as the 2017 Bode Museum gold coin theft.
• Authorities conducted searches of the inmate's cell and the officers' homes on December 30, 2024, but no drugs or illegal substances were found.
• The accused officers are not in custody, and their current employment status at the Plötzensee prison remains unclear.

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