3 Reich Citizens members detained in Germany

Published May 23rd, 2023 - 10:38 GMT
Reich Citizens
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ALBAWABA - Federal prosecutor's office announced the detention of 3 far-right extremist group members, who are connected to an alleged coup attempt by the Reichsbuerger, or Reich Citizens.

The three extremist group suspect members, identified as Johanna F.-J., Hans-Joachim H., and Steffen W., have been arrested Monday evening in the southwestern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.

According to a statement by the prosecutor's office, the detainees are accused of collusion with the terrorist organization, the Reich Citizens.

German police arrested 25 members of the Reich Citizens, in December, including a self-proclaimed prince, a retired paratrooper, and a former judge, on suspicion of preparing a violent coup against the government.

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