Overview

• The 45-year-old Romanian was stopped by Bundespolizei at Cologne/Bonn Airport upon arriving from the UK under a warrant issued by the Duisburg prosecutor’s office.
• Investigators allege she received more than €15,000 in unauthorized child benefits over several years.
• Officials also accuse her of evading taxes and presenting falsified documents to support her claims.
• She is scheduled to appear before a judge who will determine whether she remains in pretrial detention.
• The arrest underscores cross-border cooperation between German and UK authorities in tackling financial crimes.