8.2 Million Euro Theft Confession in Germany

8.2 Million Euro Theft Confession in Germany

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8.2 Million Euro Theft Confession in Germany

A German woman confessed to stealing 8.2 million euros from her employer and fled to Turkey before returning and facing trial.

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Germany CrimeCourtTheftEscapeConfession
Bremen Eyalet MahkemesiAfpDpa
Yasemin G.Büşra S.Gesa Kasper
What happened after the theft was discovered?
After the theft, Yasemin G. fled to Turkey for over two years, finding life difficult and expensive before turning herself in to authorities in Bremen.
What is the current status of Yasemin G.'s case?
Yasemin G. is currently being held in custody, awaiting sentencing in January; her accomplice, Büşra S., was already sentenced to three years in prison in 2022.
What is known about the fate of the stolen money?
The stolen money's whereabouts are unknown, though Yasemin G. admitted receiving only 20,000 to 25,000 euros and that she was ultimately cheated by her accomplices.
Who is the main suspect in the 8.2 million euro theft in Germany?
Yasemin G., a German citizen of Turkish origin, confessed to stealing 8.2 million euros from her employer in Bremen, Germany.
What was Yasemin G.'s explanation for her involvement in the crime?
She claimed that a friend convinced her to commit the crime, which she described as initially a joke that escalated.