Trial Against Former Employee of the Vienna Police
The accused worked as a clerical assistant and conducted unauthorized data queries in the police computer for payment between January and March 2023. The clients were referred to him by a man of Turkish descent whom he had met in a hair salon. Later, they expanded their business model.
Ex-Employee of the Vienna Police Promised the "Moon and Stars"
Together with the co-accused 40-year-old, the police employee came up with the idea of promising people the "moon and stars" during a meeting in a café in Favoriten. At the time of the crime, the 20-year-old claimed to acquaintances of his friend that he could obtain visas and language certificates, clear administrative fines, and procure driver's licenses. "We thought we could make a lot of money with deals based on nothing," the now former contract employee of the police revealed to a jury.
He showed comprehensive and remorseful confession. "I am completely guilty. I only saw the money. Unfortunately, I let myself be tempted by the enticing offer." His illegal side businesses brought him 10,000 to 12,000 euros in the two to three months before he was caught. He needed the money because he was in a "bad life situation." Half of it went to the 40-year-old, who partially confessed.
Fear of Being Abandoned as a Motive
Specifically, the young man was afraid of being abandoned. At the time, he was in a relationship with an older partner who had brought two children into the relationship. The accused supported her financially, which he could not sustain in the long run with his regular income, as he confessed to the court. Apparently, he feared being single again if he could no longer financially support her: "I was afraid of losing her. I was afraid that if I didn't provide the money, she would leave."
(APA/Red)
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