Ex-Treasurer of Berlin Garden Club on Trial for Alleged Embezzlement of €295,220

The 49-year-old is accused of misappropriating funds in 230 instances over four years, partially admitting to the charges in court.

The former treasurer of a Berlin garden club is accused of embezzling €295,220 between March 2017 and December 2021.
Prosecutors allege the funds were taken through unauthorized withdrawals and cash payouts, bypassing the club's required dual-approval system.
The defendant admitted to using some of the money for personal expenses, including groceries, clothing, and a vacation, but claimed the total was less than alleged.
Irregularities were first discovered in October 2021, prompting an internal investigation and eventual legal action by the club.
The trial, held at the Amtsgericht Tiergarten, will continue on January 20, with further scrutiny of the financial discrepancies.