Fire in Aachen: Brothers arrested - insurance fraud uncovered!

Fire in Aachen: Brothers arrested - insurance fraud uncovered!

On July 18, 2025, a fire was discovered in a restaurant in Aachen, which was quickly extinguished without causing any injuries. The incident caught the attention of the Aachen public prosecutor's office, which is now investigating attempted murder, attempted arson, feigning a crime and insurance abuse. Two brothers are strongly suspected of using the fire to defraud an insurance company and at the same time present themselves as victims of a right-wing extremist crime. This reports WDR.

The investigation was supported by intensive investigations, in which witness statements and camera recordings played a crucial role. The Aachen district court has already issued an arrest warrant against the suspected brothers, who are currently in custody. After the arrest became known, a fundraising campaign was launched for the restaurant's operators, which had collected almost 32,000 euros up to that point. However, this operation was stopped after the suspects were arrested.

Expressions of solidarity in Aachen

The fire and the subsequent arrests led to numerous expressions of solidarity from the Aachen population. This also included statements from politicians and the organization of a rally in the city center. These events demonstrate a strong community-driven commitment to the restaurant operators, who found themselves in this situation through no fault of their own.

The threats posed by an arson attack and the associated legal consequences must be considered in the context of these incidents. An example of such crimes is a case previously heard at the Mönchengladbach Regional Court, where a defendant was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison. The defendant who persuaded him to carry out an arson attack had made a Molotov cocktail and brought in another accomplice to assist in the crime. Both perpetrators had accepted that a fire could result in death OpenJur.

The regional court found that despite the fact that there was no fire, the attempted arson could be legally justified because the perpetrators' intention and preparation clearly indicated serious crimes. The chamber made it clear that the attempt to commit a crime that qualifies for success also has criminal relevance if the perpetrator tackles the basic crime and accepts the serious consequences.

In summary, it shows that the legal measures against arson and attempted murder in Aachen and in previous cases are taken seriously. The current developments surrounding the two brothers and the solidarity of the Aachen public illustrate the urgency of ensuring protection and security in society.