Overview

• On July 22 in Parchim, an individual buzzed a Turkish family’s apartment claiming to be a police officer enforcing a deportation, but no one followed up the stairs.
• Polizeiinspektion Ludwigslust is investigating the case on suspicion of impersonating public officials (Amtsanmaßung) and has not made any arrests.
• The targeted family turned to the Netzwerk für Flüchtlinge, Demokratie und Toleranz for assistance after the frightening incident.
• Hanka Gatter of the refugee network denounced the impersonation as “evil and very macabre” and urged greater protections for migrants.
• Civil society experts warn that such deception tactics can deepen fear among asylum seekers and undermine trust in genuine law enforcement.