A German citizen holding Polish nationality was arrested in Dortmund for publishing death sentences against German politicians and urging online attacks.
Arrest in Dortmund
A man with both German and Polish citizenship was detained in Dortmund, Germany, by federal police units. The arrest was carried out by special forces after a warrant was issued by the Federal Prosecutor in Karlsruhe.
Alleged Crimes
Authorities accuse the suspect of encouraging internet attacks on German politicians, public officials and high‑profile individuals. He allegedly issued self‑crafted “death sentences” and released sensitive personal data of potential victims.
Cryptocurrency Funding and Dark‑Web Activity
The suspect supposedly organized cryptocurrency donations to serve as rewards for murders and posted instructions for building explosive devices on the dark web.
Extremist Affiliations
German media report that he was linked to the extremist wing of the Citizens of the Reich movement. Security services began monitoring him in 2020 after he was noted for disobeying orders during protests against pandemic restrictions.
Security Services’ Long‑Term Surveillance
Security agencies have known about Martin S. since 2020, when he drew attention for acts of non‑compliance during anti‑pandemic demonstrations. He has been under watch for potential extremist threats.
