Germany detains man accused of offering to pay people to kill politicians
Summary
German authorities detained a man accused of running a platform on the dark web that encouraged attacks on politicians. The suspect, known as "Martin S.," allegedly called for violence and gathered personal information about his targets. Prosecutors say he also sought cryptocurrency donations to fund these actions.Key Facts
- The suspect, identified as “Martin S.,” is a German-Polish dual citizen.
- He was detained in Dortmund, Germany.
- Martin S. allegedly operated a darknet site that listed politicians' names and offered instructions on violence.
- The site reportedly called for attacks on German public figures since June.
- Prosecutors accuse him of collecting cryptocurrency to offer as rewards for attacks.
- Former chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz were reportedly among the targets.
- The platform included personal data of potential victims.
- The investigation is part of Germany's efforts to address extremism and national security threats.
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