Menzel released from custody: excitement around Görlitz entrepreneur!

Menzel released from custody: excitement around Görlitz entrepreneur!

In Görlitz there are news that moves the minds: the entrepreneur Stefan Menzel, known as the operator of a passenger ship on Lake Berzdorfer and tenant of the State Crown Görlitz, was released from pre -trial detention. Menzel sat in custody for a month, among other things because of the risk of escape. The discharge was made against the deposit and under strict reporting requirements, so sächsische.de .

But what led to this arrest? Around a month ago, Menzel was arrested during a raid, with both his business and private rooms being searched. The investigation is based on suspicions that affect illegal gambling, bankruptcy, bankruptcy disposal and tax evasion. The MDR reported that evidence of unauthorized gambling was found during the search. Among other things, Menzel is accused of having no required gambling permission for his arcades.

Details about the raid

In the raids that took place in a total of eleven locations in Görlitz, the emergency services found a Mercedes G-Class worth around 180,000 euros, laptops, mobile phones, documents as well as a cash amount of around 190,000 euros and 400 kg coin money. Menzel had tried to hide a laptop from the emergency services, which ultimately led to his preliminary arrest. Due to these circumstances, the public prosecutor applied for the custody that was imposed by a magistrate. The brand value of the searched gambling facilities remained in the background, while Menzel himself is burdened by the accusation of bankruptcy and bankruptcy.

A total of five casinos that belong to Menzel are under closure, and the district court has ordered a wealth arrest against one of its companies that are largely responsible for most of his projects. This is a clear indication of the serious allegations that were raised against him.

Gambling in Germany in focus

The current investigations throw a bright light on the gambling industry in Germany. The gambling supervisory authorities of the federal states regularly publish reports on the legal and illegal gaming market that have existed since 2014. These reports are a valuable source of understanding the market situation and the necessary regulations. For example, a study on the evaluation of the Gambling State Treaty of 2021 is carried out at the University of Bremen, the player protection measures, such as the DetailsOrtGörlitz, DeutschlandQuellen

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