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Block Trial Pauses After Apology as BPS 360 Payment Link Surfaces

Prosecutors cite about €100,000 tied to the consultancy linked to ex-BND chief August Hanning.

Overview

  • Detained co-defendant Tal S. apologized in court, said he takes full responsibility, and received acceptance from Stephan Hensel.
  • Presiding judge removed Block’s spokesperson Béla Anda from the gallery because he may be called as a witness.
  • Christina Block acknowledged a contract with BPS 360 but denied large payments, while searches tied to the firm were carried out in September.
  • Hensel introduced the name Danny Yatom as possibly involved, with authorities treating the reference as a developing lead and details remaining unclear.
  • Proceedings were cut short after an emotional session and are set to resume Wednesday, as Block maintains she did not plan the abduction and describes only short-term surveillance of her children.