Investigations against magistrate employees: Wels in the focus of the public prosecutor

Investigations against magistrate employees: Wels in the focus of the public prosecutor

A current incident from the city of Wels has attracted attention after the authorities had to determine a possible extortion within the magistrate in a criminal police examination. The case was immediately forwarded to the police to receive specific information to the police, as a spokesman for the city of Wels confirmed.

The investigation has been intensified due to suspicion of an employee of the magistrate. "There are indications that indicate a concrete suspicion," said a spokesman. It is important to emphasize that the legal presumption of innocence applies to the employee concerned until the investigation is completed. This principle says that everyone is innocent up to legal clarification.

Details on the investigation

The criminal police investigation was started after some unusual evidence turned out. In a first reaction to the incident, it was found that the matter was taken seriously and that the responsible bodies are now trying to collect all relevant information.

The incident raises questions about internal security and trustworthiness in the magistrate. Wels citizens are wondering what measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future. However, the city administration has emphasized that the situation analysis and the subsequent steps are of the highest priority. In addition, the public interest in the case remains high, especially on the basis of the nature of the accusation.

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