Overview

• The four defendants, accused of stealing a Celtic gold hoard from the Kelten Römer Museum in 2022, have declined the court's proposed plea agreements.
• The treasure, discovered in 1999 and valued at over €1.5 million, includes 483 coins and a gold ingot, most of which remain missing.
• Judges offered reduced sentences in exchange for confessions and information on accomplices or the treasure's location, but the defendants chose to remain silent.
• The trial, which began in January 2025, is set to continue with hearings scheduled through October as evidence and witness testimonies are examined.
• The theft has drawn attention to museum security vulnerabilities and the cultural significance of preserving historical artifacts.