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The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Three men arrested in Germany in suspected far-right Reichsbuerger plot probe
Dozens of members, whose leaders include German aristocrat and property investor Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, are on trial across Germany after the suspected plot was uncovered in 2022. The Reichsbuerger (Citizens of the Reich) movement rejects modern German democracy as illegitimate and its followers argue they are citizens of a monarchy that endured after Germany's defeat in World War One, despite its formal abolition. BERLIN (Reuters) -Three men were arrested in Bavaria on Thursday as part of an investigation into the far-right Reichsbuerger group, suspected of plotting to violently overthrow the last German government and the constitutional order, Munich prosecutors said. The defendants have denied charges of terrorism and high treason. Prosecutors said they believed the men arrested on Thursday, who were not named, supported the movement or were involved in plot preparations. Specifically, they are suspected of taking part in firearms training in 2022 at a former army shooting range with members of the group who have already been arrested. 'According to the available information, these shooting exercises served to prepare for a possible attack on the German Bundestag (lower house of parliament),' prosecutors said. Searches were conducted at eight locations in the states of Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia early on Thursday. (Reporting by Kirsti Knolle; Writing by Madeline Chambers; Editing by Matthias Williams and Alison Williams) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Daily Maverick
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Three men arrested in Germany in suspected far-right Reichsbuerger plot probe
The Reichsbuerger (Citizens of the Reich) movement rejects modern German democracy as illegitimate and its followers argue they are citizens of a monarchy that endured after Germany's defeat in World War One, despite its formal abolition. Dozens of members, whose leaders include German aristocrat and property investor Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, are on trial across Germany after the suspected plot was uncovered in 2022. The defendants have denied charges of terrorism and high treason. Prosecutors said they believed the men arrested on Thursday, who were not named, supported the movement or were involved in plot preparations. Specifically, they are suspected of taking part in firearms training in 2022 at a former army shooting range with members of the group who have already been arrested. 'According to the available information, these shooting exercises served to prepare for a possible attack on the German Bundestag (lower house of parliament),' prosecutors said. Searches were conducted at eight locations in the states of Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia early on Thursday.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
German prince-linked coup plot sees three more arrests
BERLIN: German police confirmed three additional arrests in an alleged far-right coup plot connected to Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss. Prosecutors revealed the 2022 plot aimed to overthrow the government by attacking the German parliament. The plan allegedly sought to install Prince Reuss, an aristocrat and businessman, as the new head of state. Authorities linked the conspiracy to the extremist Reichsbuerger movement, which denies the legitimacy of modern Germany. Conspiracy theories, including QAnon, reportedly influenced the group, which compiled 'lists of enemies.' The three men detained are accused of belonging to a terrorist organisation and preparing high treason. Around 300 officers conducted raids in Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia as part of the operation. Prince Reuss and other key figures were first arrested in December 2022. Currently, 27 suspects, including Reuss, are on trial in Munich, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt courts. The latest arrests involve suspects who allegedly underwent firearms training in Bavaria in April 2022. Prosecutors believe the training was meant to prepare for an attack on Berlin's Bundestag. Other accused include a former AfD politician, an ex-army lieutenant colonel, and a retired KSK special forces soldier. – AFP
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Germany arrests 3 over alleged far-right Reichsbuerger plot
Searches were conducted at eight locations in the states of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia early today. (EPA Images pic) BERLIN : Three men were arrested in Bavaria today as part of an investigation into the far-right Reichsbuerger group, suspected of plotting to violently overthrow the last German government and the constitutional order, Munich prosecutors said. The Reichsbuerger (Citizens of the Reich) movement rejects modern German democracy as illegitimate and its followers argue they are citizens of a monarchy that endured after Germany's defeat in World War I, despite its formal abolition. Dozens of members, whose leaders include German aristocrat and property investor Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, are on trial across Germany after the suspected plot was uncovered in 2022. The defendants have denied charges of terrorism and high treason. Prosecutors said they believed the men arrested today, who were not named, supported the movement or were involved in plot preparations. Specifically, they are suspected of taking part in firearms training in 2022 at a former army shooting range with members of the group who have already been arrested. 'According to the available information, these shooting exercises served to prepare for a possible attack on the German Bundestag (lower house of parliament),' prosecutors said. Searches were conducted at eight locations in the states of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia early today.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Three men arrested in Germany in suspected far-right Reichsbuerger plot probe
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox BERLIN - Three men were arrested in Bavaria on Thursday as part of an investigation into the far-right Reichsbuerger group, suspected of plotting to violently overthrow the last German government and the constitutional order, Munich prosecutors said. The Reichsbuerger (Citizens of the Reich) movement rejects modern German democracy as illegitimate and its followers argue they are citizens of a monarchy that endured after Germany's defeat in World War One, despite its formal abolition. Dozens of members, whose leaders include German aristocrat and property investor Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, are on trial across Germany after the suspected plot was uncovered in 2022. The defendants have denied charges of terrorism and high treason. Prosecutors said they believed the men arrested on Thursday, who were not named, supported the movement or were involved in plot preparations. Specifically, they are suspected of taking part in firearms training in 2022 at a former army shooting range with members of the group who have already been arrested. "According to the available information, these shooting exercises served to prepare for a possible attack on the German Bundestag (lower house of parliament)," prosecutors said. Searches were conducted at eight locations in the states of Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia early on Thursday. REUTERS
