"We want to really hurt the criminals. Often, the loss of a luxury car or villa hurts criminals more than a prison sentence. The reforms would help strengthen citizens' trust in our justice system. In future, law enforcement authorities will reverse the burden of proof, forcing suspects to provide evidence that assets were legally purchased."
"Concern has grown in Germany that family-run crime networks, often called clans, have gained influence, helped by strict data protection rules and regional police forces sometimes not working together smoothly. The far-right opposition Alternative for Germany has accused successive governments of being too soft on clans and linked their proliferation to overly liberal immigration policy."
"The finance ministry was declaring war on organised crime alongside the justice and interior ministries. We are breaking down departmental silos and concentrating on what really counts: strengthening safety in our country. The federal police and customs authorities would be able to share data and evaluate it using AI."
Germany announced comprehensive measures to combat organized crime by making it easier for law enforcement to seize cash, luxury vehicles, and properties from suspected criminals. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil emphasized that financial losses often impact criminals more severely than imprisonment. The reforms reverse the burden of proof, requiring suspects to demonstrate that assets were legally acquired. The government plans to enhance inter-agency cooperation between federal police, customs, and regional forces while implementing AI-powered data analysis. These initiatives address concerns about family-run crime networks, known as "clans," which have expanded due to data protection regulations and fragmented police coordination.
Read at The Local Germany
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