Overview
- Munich state prosecutors and customs investigators led raids on July 30 at Spinner’s headquarters in Sauerlach, sites in Baden-Württemberg, and facilities in Bulgaria.
- The company is suspected of deliberately exporting over 20 dual-use tool machines valued at about €5.5 million in violation of EU restrictions tightened in February 2023.
- Officials uncovered forged transport documents and flagged a February seizure of a machine shipped through Poland and Belarus to Uzbekistan before allegedly reaching a Russian affiliate.
- Investigators have identified potential additional smuggling routes through third countries such as Turkey and China.
- No charges have been filed yet as the international investigation continues and authorities prepare for further enforcement actions.