Die Europäische Strafverfolgungsbehörde (EUStA) erweist sich als äußerst schlagkräftig, wenn es um die Bekämpfung länderübergreifender Wirtschaftskriminalität auf EU-Ebene geht.

Two brothers in Germany have been sentenced to prison terms exceeding three years each for illegally exporting engineering equipment and machinery to Russia. The convictions stem from 65 shipments worth €833,000 that were routed through Turkey and Kyrgyzstan, with the equipment ultimately used in weapons manufacturing.

The article discusses insider trading, with a focus on the latest legal developments in this field at the EU and German level.

Two brothers in Germany have pleaded guilty mid-trial to breaching EU sanctions against Russia by shipping engineering and industrial equipment valued at €830,000 between 2023 and 2024. As part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, both defendants have accepted four-year custodial sentences, with the court's verdict still pending while their father faces separate prosecution for related offenses.

It is being reported in an article published in trans.info that the German authorities currently have approximately 6000 criminal proceedings for sanctions offences that are ongoing.

Two brothers face trial for allegedly orchestrating 65 mechanical engineering exports to Russia valued at approximately €833,000 by concealing the true destination through shell companies in Turkey and Kyrgyzstan.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir über das Thema Korruptionsvorbeugung in Bauprojekten. Wir beschreiben das Vorgehen bei einer Baurevision und geben Hinweise, welche Prozessvorgaben...

Felix Werner spoke to Export Compliance Manager about the German government passing the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

In an attempt to combat money laundering in Germany, a new financial crime authority has been proposed.

After it was discovered that the chairperson of the works council had forged certificates by using the employer's stamp to confirm receipt of works council documents, the employer reported...

In a CEO fraud case the Regional Labor Court of Saxony ruled that the financial director authorizing the payment can be held (partially) liable. The amount depends on the efforts of the company...

German criminal law so far does not provide for corporate criminal liability. Corporations can only be fined under the law on administrative offenses, and the government has discretion to impose such fines.

Managing directors and compliance officers (CO) who are actively involved in criminal offences against third parties can be punished as perpetrators or aiders and abettors.

Prosecutors in Germany are now looking into how the country's financial supervisory authority conducted itself in the run-up to Wirecard's bankruptcy.

On July 29, 2015, the German government adopted a draft Act against corruption in the health care system (Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Bekämpfung der Korruption im Gesundheitswesen, the "Draft Act").

Nicola Sharp of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli believes that those who devised the investment schemes under investigation are more likely to be prosecuted than those who invested in them.

In the latest development of the Dieselgate scandal, former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will stand trial in Germany for fraud, tax evasion and breaching competition laws.

A former bank board member was sentenced by a German court to three years and two months in jail for his part in a €93.4 million Cum-Ex scheme.

The premises of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has been searched as part of a bribery investigation.

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli sees Germany's approach as part of a trend.