Trio Faces Trial for €5.1 Million Online Fraud Scheme

Three individuals are accused of aiding a massive online investment scam targeting over 800 victims.

The trial begins at the Mannheim District Court, with proceedings expected to last 20 days.
Accused are charged with assisting fraudulent online platforms by creating shell companies and opening bank accounts.
The alleged crimes occurred between September 2018 and July 2020.
Prosecutors claim the defendants monitored financial transactions and transferred funds abroad to avoid detection.
A verdict is anticipated in early March, as the court delves into the complex case of organized fraud.