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Federal Court Confirms 17,100-Euro Fine for Former Leipzig Police Exhibits Head

The Federal Court of Justice finalized the conviction by upholding her 380-day fine following the dismissal of time-barred charges.

Overview

  • From 2014 to 2018, the former head of Leipzig’s exhibits department sold 72 confiscated bicycles to colleagues and acquaintances, usually for around €50 apiece.
  • In October, the Leipzig regional court convicted her of breach of trust, bribery and custodial breach and imposed a 17,100-euro fine plus seizure of about €3,900.
  • Both the defense and the Dresden public prosecutor appealed, but the Federal Court rejected their challenges except for dropping charges that had become time-barred.
  • A buildup of some 3,000 unclaimed bicycles and lax disposal protocols created the opportunity for unauthorized sales.
  • Investigations into roughly 200 alleged buyers ended mainly with case dismissals or minor fines, highlighting challenges in prosecuting administrative misconduct.