Three ATMPRENGER INFORMATION HAVE IN THE HEARNESS!

Three ATMPRENGER INFORMATION HAVE IN THE HEARNESS!

Marktl am Inn, Deutschland - Today, on May 18, 2025, three alleged ATM was arrested in Germany after a dramatic chase in Germany. The suspects, a 35-year-old and two 36-year-old, Dutch citizens, crashed with a stolen vehicle during their escape. According to 5min.at reached speed of up to 260 km/h on the A7 and A1 in the direction of Salzburg before it came to Marktl am Inn. The occupants were seriously injured in the incident and could then be arrested by the authorities.

The arrest of men is related to an ATM in Gmunden, which occurred on May 16, 2025 around 2:45 a.m. In this robbery, the perpetrators first escaped on foot before stole a car. The first attempt at car theft was made by three young women, but they failed. A young man finally managed to steal a gray VW Tiguan, who was initially traveling with a Gmundner license plate, later probably with Dutch license plates. The stolen vehicle was discovered on May 16 at 10 p.m. in Aichkirchen in full fire.

international investigations

According to the latest ATM boards in both countries, the police have initiated extensive investigations. In Lower Austria, the number of ATM is increasing, and investigators suspect a "highly professional" group of perpetrators with international connections. meinbezirk.at reports of several incidents near the border to the Czech Republic, in which the perpetrators acted quickly and in a targeted manner. Police spokesman Raimund Schwaigerlehner emphasizes the need for an international search.

In one of these cases, a resident in Drosendorf even handed in shots to drive off the perpetrators, but did not hit anyone. Safety measures in the region are tightened on the basis of these incidents and banks are asked to check their security measures. The police are calling on the population to be vigilant on this matter and report suspicious observations.

reactions and security strategies

The latest events have also triggered political reactions. On April 11, 2025, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner signed a security pact with representatives of the banking industry, which focuses on combating ATM boards and organized crime. bmi.gv.at emphasizes that leading banking representatives and the director of the Federal Criminal Police Office participate.

Karner emphasizes the importance of close cooperation between all security actors, both nationally and internationally, and announced that it would build a common information platform in order to exchange security -relevant information in real time. These measures are intended to help improve the security of banks and their customers and to effectively combat the groups of perpetrators who often come from abroad.

The State Criminal Police Office in Austria continues to seek witnesses for the incidents and asks for clues, in particular petrol station employees, who have observed suspicious activities during the times of the raids. The phone number 059133/403388 is available for information. The security situation continues to be observed and the investigation continues.