Teenagers Charged for Alleged Involvement with Extremist Group
On Thursday, Germany’s federal prosecutor took action against eight individuals suspected of being part of a “right-wing extremist terrorist” collective. This group is believed to be plotting attacks on migrants and political foes, all in an attempt to undermine Germany’s democratic processes.
Among the charges leveled against these suspects are attempted murder, conspiracy, and serious bodily harm. Notably, many of these accused individuals are teenagers.
The arrests primarily took place in May, when police apprehended five teenagers aged between 14 and 21. Their capture occurred in various locations, including Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg, and Hesse.
Law enforcement conducted searches at 13 different addresses, including properties in Saxony and Thuringia. At that time, three other suspects were already in custody.
Interestingly, due to their young age, some suspects had to appear alongside their parents when facing the investigating judge at the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe. With the exception of one who was released in July, all remaining suspects are currently in pretrial detention.
Planned Attacks on Asylum Seekers
The federal prosecutors have linked the group to three confirmed attacks — one being an arson incident at a cultural center in Altdöbern, another an attempted but failed arson on an asylum center in Schmölln, and plots aimed at attacking refugee accommodations in Senftenberg, both located in Brandenburg. Thankfully, no one was injured in these instances.
Furthermore, multiple group members face accusations of robbing and assaulting people, resulting in serious injuries, according to the prosecutors’ statements.
As disclosed in July, reports indicate that group members intended to instigate a racial war, sparking cycles of violence to maintain the ‘white race’ and ultimately erase liberal democracy.
The group reportedly used social media to share racist and antisemitic content, advocating for Nazi ideologies and principles.
