Overview

• The trial begins at the Mannheim District Court, with proceedings expected to last 20 days.
• Accused are charged with assisting fraudulent online platforms by creating shell companies and opening bank accounts.
• The alleged crimes occurred between September 2018 and July 2020.
• Prosecutors claim the defendants monitored financial transactions and transferred funds abroad to avoid detection.
• A verdict is anticipated in early March, as the court delves into the complex case of organized fraud.