Tug gang in Austria: arrests after illegal transports!
Tug gang in Austria: arrests after illegal transports!
In an extensive investigation, the police exposed a Syrian tug gang that illegally transported around 300 refugees to Austria and Germany between July and December 2024. A total of six men are in the focus of the criminal officers who are between 23 and 34 years old. The highlight of the investigation was the arrest of the main suspect, a 24-year-old organizer, in December 2024. According to information from OE24.at, four members of the gang are now in custody, while another member of Germany was arrested. An already convicted tractor was deported in Germany after his prison sentence.
The campaign began in August 2024 after a Syrian was arrested when trying to transport seven people in the country to Germany illegally. This arrest led to the extensive investigation, which finally led to the identification and arrest of the entire gang. On March 13, 14 and 2025, three more tractors were arrested in succession, which impressively underlines the criminalistic investigation.
Investigations into economic crimes
In parallel to the tractor actions, the investigative authorities were also able to uncover a constitutional complaint that illuminates the legal aspects of arrest warrants. A complainant against whom an arrest warrant was issued due to severe economic criminal offenses faces an impending years of prison. According to the Federal Constitutional Court, an increase in the damage amount from 2.5 million euros was determined to over 4.7 million euros, which not only significantly increases the risk of escape, but also influences the view of the judiciary on its social ties to Germany. The complainant had adhered to all requirements in the past, but the new situation is considered considerably and degrading for the judicial adversity resolutions, as the detailed documentation shows by the court.The judges concerned emphasized that the serious allegations and the associated amount of damage represent a significant change in comparison to the previous assessment. The importance of the ongoing investigations is underlined by the possibility of an escape incentive, since contacts were determined in his home countries, which could make it easier to immersion. While the Syrian tug gang was broken down by the police cooperation, the complainant's case remains a significant challenge for the judiciary to ensure the balance between personal freedom and the need for effective law enforcement, the Federal Constitutional Court .
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