15,000 Euros Found on ICE Train Returned to Owner After Investigation

A 31-year-old Leipzig woman discovered the cash and reported it to the Federal Police, leading to its return to the rightful owner from Schleswig-Holstein.

On March 23, 2025, a 31-year-old woman from Leipzig found a bag containing 15,000 euros in cash on an ICE train from Hannover to Munich and reported it to the Federal Police.
The Federal Police initially investigated the origins of the money and sought the owner, ruling out any illegal connections.
Media coverage prompted a 34-year-old woman from Schleswig-Holstein to come forward, proving ownership by describing the bag and its contents.
The owner, who had previously filed a theft report, stated the money was intended for buying a car and agreed to pay the finder a legally mandated reward of 450 euros.
The case, now resolved, highlights societal values of honesty and the role of media and police in resolving lost property cases.