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Munich Prosecutor Officially Clears Former DEB President Franz Reindl of Misconduct

After nearly five years of investigation, prosecutors found no evidence of criminal behavior, bringing closure to allegations of breach of trust and conflicts of interest.

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Overview

  • The Munich public prosecutor has formally closed the investigation against Franz Reindl, citing a lack of evidence to support allegations of breach of trust.
  • The inquiry, which began in June 2021, stemmed from claims of conflicts of interest during Reindl's tenure as DEB President and managing director of DEB GmbH.
  • A 2021 independent audit by the Cologne law firm Verte had already concluded that no criminal conduct occurred, but the investigation continued until May 2025.
  • The case included searches of DEB offices and Reindl’s private residence in October 2023, as well as scrutiny of his financial dealings with sports marketing firm Infront.
  • Reindl, who served as DEB President from 2014 to 2022, expressed relief at the decision, stating that the allegations were unfounded and harmed his reputation, including his 2021 bid for IIHF presidency.