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4w ago

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.

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Das Urteil gegen eine Polizistin im Zusammenhang mit dem sogenannten Fahrradgate in Leipzig ist rechtskräftig. Der Bundesgerichtshof bestätigte die Geldstrafe. Die Frau hatte beschlagnahmte Fahrräder gegen Geld vor allem an Polizisten weitergegeben.

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.