Approache scandal: Investigators in sight - new procedure in Linz!

Approache scandal: Investigators in sight - new procedure in Linz!

In February 2024, a serious incident occurred in February 2024 when a residential building opened on fire due to arson. According to Kleine Zeitung was buried and lit on a sofa. The police, who was responsible for the investigation, are now faced with severe allegations.

A police investigator is said to have withheld essential components of the public prosecutor's office. This resulted in the procedure against unknown perpetrators initially stopped. However, after entering the victims, it was resumed. A colleague of the investigator is suspected and was charged with arson, but the court freed him in case of doubt.

abuse of office and legal consequences

The investigator himself is now faced with an accusation for abuse of office. He showed himself Reuig and explained that it was a "blackout" and "personal failure". However, the court granted him a diversion after payment of a fine of 2,700 euros. This met with resistance on the part of the public prosecutor, the complaint against the diversion and argued that this was undermined by criminal prosecution.

The Linz Higher Regional Court finally took place, so that the case is negotiated again. The new negotiation date for the police officer is on Tuesday, April 15th. The punishment for the abuse of office is between six months and five years in prison.

legal context of arson

arson is a serious crime that can be punished with prison terms between one and ten years, as . In less severe cases, the punishment is between six months and five years.