Arrest Due to Coup Plans in Germany Also in Austria

According to the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office and the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office, suspects from the Corona denier scene were allegedly involved in plans to establish a parallel government from March 2022. They reportedly met with leaders and planned to take over offices. They are accused of supporting a terrorist organization and preparing a high treasonous enterprise.

Extradition Custody After Arrest Due to Coup Plans in Germany

The accused are therefore in investigative or extradition custody. The APA has requested a statement from the Upper Austrian police. Nationwide, there have already been several proceedings against alleged members and helpers of the group. Their coup plans are said to have included, among other things, a prolonged and widespread power outage in Germany, an armed kidnapping of Health Minister Lauterbach during a live broadcast talk show, and the removal of Chancellor Olaf Scholz (both SPD) and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The Higher Regional Court of Koblenz sentenced four ringleaders to long prison terms in early March after an almost two-year trial.

(APA/Red)

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