Bomb threats in Linz: Investigations into the group of perpetrators are progressing!

Bomb threats in Linz: Investigations into the group of perpetrators are progressing!

Linz, Österreich - The investigation into the bomb threats, which shook Austrian train stations, schools and shopping centers last autumn, take on a growing dimension. As reports krone.at , there are indications of an "unknown group of perpetrators who operate from Germany". Previously, only one of a single suspect from Switzerland was the focus of the investigators, who was 20 years old at the time of the threats. He is suspected of having sent four threatening emails and is still at large, since the legal foundations for a arrest are missing. This despite the fact that he had to endure a European arrest warrant and a search of his premises in Switzerland.

The threats sent to the state police departments via emails caused massive disorders in train traffic. According to Nachrichten.at were affected a total of 690 trains, which led to around 29,000 delay minutes. The Linz public prosecutor said that the motif behind these actions was likely to "frighten" authorities, which is classified as a particularly severe case of cyberbullying. So far, however, no suspects could be found in concrete terms, and the investigation into the background group continues.

detailed effects of the threats

The dimension of the threats can also be seen in the economic consequences for ÖBB, which quantify damage in the "higher five -digit range". These threats not only led to train failures and delays, but also burdened the trust of passengers in the security of public transport. As Breiteneder confirmed by the authority, parallel investigations were carried out in Switzerland, whereby the suspect is viewed as a central figure, even if he still has access to digital devices. Despite these progress, hunting for the masterminds of threats remains a complex challenge for the investigative authorities.