Overview

• The Amtsgericht Marburg convicted the former Bundesliga and national goalkeeper of commercial fraud in 107 cases involving about €34,000.
• The court ruled out probation and handed Immel a two-year, two-month prison sentence without suspension.
• Among the creditors is the partner of late World Cup winner Andreas Brehme, who claims losses of €18,020 in 65 transactions.
• Judge and prosecutors deemed the testimony of all witnesses credible, prompting the strict jail term.
• Immel’s lawyer, Turgay Schmidt, confirmed a timely appeal and will await the written judgment before proceeding.