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Potato fraud in Neustrelitz: Perpetrator put pressure on older lady!
A case of fraud in Neustrelitz: A supplier cheats an 80-year-old woman out of thousands of euros. Police are looking for clues about the perpetrator.
Potato fraud in Neustrelitz: Perpetrator put pressure on older lady!
A worrying case from Neustrelitz is causing a stir: a man delivered potatoes to an 80-year-old woman over several years and defrauded her of several thousand euros. Again Northern Courier According to reports, the perpetrator offered the elderly woman his services to relieve her of the annoying lugging of heavy potato sacks. What initially seemed like a good deal quickly turned into a nightmare.
The woman felt increasingly under pressure and finally wanted to stop the delivery. But the man didn't let up, continued to approach her and intimidate her. The result: several hundred euros were withdrawn from her account without her consent. The woman's relatives noticed the high debits and eventually informed the police.
Police are looking for the perpetrator
The police in Neustrelitz have now identified clues about the alleged perpetrator. According to the investigation, the man could be between 40 and 50 years old, around 1.80 meters tall and slim, with a light, short beard. The suspect also speaks standard German and was last seen wearing a boiler suit while driving a white van with no noticeable features. The police suspect that the fraudulent potato supplier is not the only victim and are therefore turning to the public. Information can be given to the police on 03981 258224.
But what is behind such machinations? Such frauds are not only reminiscent of the individual case from Neustrelitz, but also shed light on the topic of antitrust law. An interesting debate took place between the Monopoly Commission and the Conference of Justice Ministers, which discussed the introduction of a new antitrust offense from 2014 to 2016. The question was to what extent it is necessary to adapt legal standards in order to better prevent such abuse.
A look at antitrust law
Antitrust law in Germany has a long history and was introduced in 1923 with the regulation against abuse of economic power. One of the main functions of antitrust law is to protect competition and protect against monopolistic behavior. Loud Wikipedia Cartels that significantly impair competition are generally prohibited, but may be permitted under certain conditions, for example in the form of small and medium-sized businesses cartels. This shows that a certain level of economic activity is desirable, but should occur within the legal framework.
In this context, it is important that both national and European antitrust authorities work together to prevent abuse. The possibility of imposing fines - as happened in the case of the Federal Cartel Office, where fines in millions of euros often represent a major focus in the fight against antitrust violations - underlines the seriousness of this issue.
The Neustrelitz case is a reminder of the importance of being aware of our rights and recognizing potential fraud attempts. Anyone who has had similar experiences in the past should not hesitate to inform the police.