Criminal charges escalate against OB Tim Kurzbach due to encouragement of marital unfaithfulness
In a significant development, the Public Prosecutor's Office in Düsseldorf has initiated a new criminal case against Solingen's Mayor, Tim Kurzbach (SPD). The case, centred around allegations of "suspicion of inciting breach of trust," was received by the Central and Contact Point for the Prosecution of Organized Crime in North Rhine-Westphalia (ZAPOK) on January 24, 2025.
The case contains a citizen's criminal complaint against Mayor Kurzbach. An initial suspicion has been confirmed by the Public Prosecutor's Office based on the evaluation of a legal opinion attached to the criminal complaint. This legal opinion, commissioned by the Solingen CDU City Council Fraction, criticises Mayor Kurzbach for allegedly exerting pressure on city employees.
Two senior female employees of the city of Solingen, including First Mayor Dagmar Becker (B90/Die Grünen), and another senior employee of the city administration, are also suspected of breach of trust. Apart from Kurzbach, two other senior employees of the city of Solingen are also under investigation.
The Regional Government Düsseldorf is currently clarifying the facts regarding the new allegations against Mayor Kurzbach. Julius Sterzel from ZAPOK confirmed the initiation of the initial suspicion. The investigations by the Public Prosecutor's Office are based on this legal opinion.
The "Smuggling Affair," a controversial issue in Solingen, is said to be at the heart of the case. Kurzbach is accused of attempting to settle his legal fees through the city's accounts in connection with this affair. The total costs for the first review period in the "Smuggling Affair" are said to amount to 210,167.09 euros, according to the content of the legal opinion.
ZAPOK took over the case from the Public Prosecutor's Office Wuppertal. The legal opinion, available for reference, details the allegations against the involved parties.
At this juncture, it's important to note that there are no relevant search results addressing the specific case involving Tim Kurzbach and corruption investigations in Solingen, nor details on the "suspicion of inciting breach of trust" or a legal opinion commissioned by the CDU City Council Fraction related to this matter. The search results primarily discuss unrelated topics, including U.S. political controversies and judicial opinions in the United States, with no mention of Tim Kurzbach, Solingen, or any German local government investigations.
As the investigation continues, updates on this issue can be checked from official German or Solingen city council sources. If required, assistance can be sought in searching again with different keywords or advising on how to access these sources.
- The case initiated against Solingen's Mayor, Tim Kurzbach, by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Düsseldorf involves 'politics' and 'crime-and-justice', as it centers around the suspicion of inciting breach of trust and allegations of misconduct related to the "Smuggling Affair."
- The regional 'general-news' regarding the ongoing investigation into Tim Kurzbach and his alleged exertion of pressure on city employees, along with other senior city officials, have significant implications for German politics and are being closely monitored by the authorities.
