Cash Withdrawal Reveals Grandma as Alleged Kidnapping Mastermind?
Grandmother orchestrated the abduction of neighborhood children.
In the bizarre case of the kidnapped children of Hamburg entrepreneur Christina Block, her lawyer has pointed a finger at an unusual suspect - her late grandmother. Otmar Kury, Block's counsel, asserts that the late grandmother ordered the return of her grandchildren from Denmark.
According to Kury, extensive investigations conducted by him and Block revealed that the grandmother, deeply affected by the illegal kidnapping of her grandchildren, may have commissioned the children's return. Kury stated that he had forwarded evidence requests, including one regarding a bank transaction, to the public prosecutor's office for follow-up. A bank allegedly confirmed that the late grandmother withdrew €120,000 in cash.
The shocking allegations come following an indictment against Christina Block and six other suspects for the suspected kidnapping of their children from Denmark on New Year's Eve 2024. They are accused of conspiring to forcibly remove the children from their father's custody, with Block allegedly commissioning a 62-year-old German for the violent act. The Hamburg public prosecutor's office has remained tight-lipped about the case.
Amidst the controversy, Block's lawyer vehemently criticized the indictment, accusing the prosecutor's office of bias. Block's loss in a recent custody battle for two of her children in a Danish family court adds another intriguing layer to this complex tale. The Regional Court of Hamburg is yet to decide on the admission of the indictment and the commencement of the main proceedings.
With news of the nighttime operation making headlines across the nation, it remains to be seen how the intricate web of events unfolds in this high-profile case. As we await the court's decision, it's essential to remember that the presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction.
[Source: ntv.de, sba/dpa]
- Children
- Kidnapping
- Hamburg
- Denmark
- The suspected kidnapping of Christina Block's children from Denmark has led to an extensive investigation, involving her lawyer, Otmar Kury, and the public prosecutor's office.
- In the course of the investigation, Ottmar Kury, Block's counsel, found evidence suggesting her late grandmother may have commissioned the return of her grandchildren, including a bank confirmation of a €120,000 cash withdrawal by the grandmother.
- The allegations against Christina Block and six other suspects regarding the kidnapping of their children have been made public in a general-news article, reporting on crime-and-justice matters.
- The proceedings for the alleged kidnapping case are still ongoing in the Regional Court of Hamburg, with the court yet to decide on the admission of the indictment and the commencement of the main proceedings.
