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Women in the clan milieu: Police are investigating flood aid fraud!
In Euskirchen, investigations are underway against two women for alleged fraud in flood aid after the Ahr Valley disaster.
Women in the clan milieu: Police are investigating flood aid fraud!
After the devastating flood disaster in the Ahr Valley, which caused immense damage in July 2021, dramatic developments in connection with improper applications for flood aid have now been uncovered. How Apollo News reported, police conducted raids in several states to uncover a large-scale fraud case. A total of 80 officers searched 18 locations, particularly in Euskirchen, where two main suspects, German-Lebanese women aged 35 and 42, were targeted by investigators. They are said to have systematically submitted false applications in order to obtain six-figure amounts from aid in an allegedly illegal process.
The police investigation already includes 182 cases against 136 suspects. What is particularly alarming is that the accused not only submitted false applications themselves, but also provided other ineligible people with the necessary documents in exchange for payment. These applicants then had to pass on up to 50 percent of the money paid out as aid to the fraudsters. When reviewing the applications, investigators discovered irregularities: several applications had identical descriptions of damage and funds were requested for damage that could not have occurred due to the characteristics of the apartments.
Legal steps and reporting
In order to stop such criminal activities, it is important that those affected by fraud inform the police. Loud Consumer advice center Reports can be made to the police both in writing and verbally. It is crucial to answer the W questions: who did what and where? In addition, the injured parties are often in the role of witnesses after reporting the crime and have to provide relevant information about the crime. A report can also be filed online, making the process easier for many people.
Continued investigations and prosecutions are crucial to restoring confidence in the relief effort and ensuring flood victims receive the support they truly need.