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4w ago

Dresden Man Sentenced to Four Years for Election Fraud and Arson Attempts

The ruling highlights the court's resolve to protect democratic processes after coordinated vote tampering paired with a foiled attack on future asylum housing

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Wegen der Manipulation von Stimmzetteln bei Kommunal- und Landtagswahlen in Sachsen und weiterer Delikte hat das Landgericht Dresden einen 45-Jährigen zu vier Jahren und drei Monaten Haft verurteilt.

Overview

  • Michael S. was sentenced on June 26 to four years and three months in prison for manipulating ballots in the 2024 local and state elections.
  • He used a Deutsche Post master key to steal mail ballots and alter votes in favor of the right-wing Freie Sachsen party.
  • Court records show he attempted two arson attacks on a planned asylum seeker accommodation in the Klotzsche district in late 2023.
  • The 45-year-old also faked nursing qualifications to work as a care worker and has been ordered to repay more than €41,000 in fraudulent salary.
  • He admitted guilt on the first day of trial and faces additional convictions for theft, drug offenses and other crimes.