Overview
- Cologne’s public prosecutor says an initial suspicion of fraud against Caroline Bosbach has been established after a legal review.
- A formal notice has been sent to the Bundestag president, and investigators must wait 48 hours under parliamentary immunity rules before taking steps.
- Media reports from RTL/ntv and Stern allege €2,500 moved from a local CDU account and reached Bosbach in cash based on a purported sham invoice.
- Bosbach denies wrongdoing, says she did not enrich herself, and expresses confidence the case will be dropped after inquiries.
- Her lawyer says she transferred €2,500 to the CDU to dispel doubts, and the local CDU board has provided documents to prosecutors.