Overview

• A Hannover prosecutor on trial denies charges of leaking investigation secrets to a cocaine cartel, claiming a state police officer is the real informant.
• The prosecutor faces 14 counts of bribery and official misconduct, with evidence hinging on decrypted cartel communications and witness testimonies set to begin soon.
• In Frankfurt, another prosecutor is accused of aiding a convicted anti-corruption chief by approving unnecessary contracts, causing significant financial losses to the state.
• A Chemnitz construction manager and his wife are charged with manipulating nursing-home contracts, allegedly diverting millions to fund a horse farm.
• The cases have sparked political backlash, with opposition parties demanding accountability and reforms to address oversight gaps in law enforcement and public procurement.