Bomb Threats: Investigations Against Group from Germany

On Monday, spokeswoman Ulrike Breiteneder confirmed a report on ORF OÖ, stating that an "unknown group of perpetrators operating from Germany" had been identified.

The motive for these threats was likely to "alarm authorities," Breiteneder describes it as a "special case of cyberbullying." The Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence (DSN) is still investigating, and so far the suspects have not been identified.

Four Threat Emails Attributed to Swiss National

"In parallel" to the investigations in Austria, those in Switzerland are continuing, according to the public prosecutor's spokeswoman. Four threat emails are currently attributed to the Swiss national. The 20-year-old at the time of the crime was previously considered the only suspect, and a European arrest warrant based on a request for legal assistance was issued against him. A raid was also conducted by the Swiss authorities at his residence. However, the man remains at large, still having access to his laptop and mobile phone.

The bomb threats against various Austrian train stations, as well as schools and shopping centers, were mainly sent via email to their state police directorates at the end of September and beginning of October. The economic damage for the ÖBB was estimated in the "higher five-digit range," a spokesman told APA upon request. 690 trains were affected by the bomb threats. 53 trains per threat were restricted in total, including ten ÖBB trains. The disruptions in train traffic caused around 29,000 minutes of delays, excluding canceled stops and trains.

(APA/Red)

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