Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht: Arrested at Hamburg Airport on suspicion of fraud!

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht: Arrested at Hamburg Airport on suspicion of fraud!

The actor and singer Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht was arrested by the federal police at Hamburg airport. This was confirmed by both his management and the Innsbruck public prosecutor's office. The reason for the arrest is one European arrest warrant, which was issued against him on suspicion of serious fraud. The incident relates to an outstanding hotel bill in Kitzbühel, Austria, amounting to around 14,000 euros, which was not paid after a four-day stay in December 2021.

According to information from NDR The invoice has now been paid, which was confirmed by Ochsenknecht's management. The actor himself described the situation as a “misunderstanding” on Instagram. He was informed of the legal action but could not be interviewed because he could not be reached at his stated address in Italy.

Financial difficulties and other problems

The arrest is not only based on outstanding payments. Reports from Day24 According to Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht, he also has debts in Austria and is also wanted by investigators in Germany. About two years ago he was even threatened with imprisonment for unpaid parking fees, which amounted to 165 euros. He had ignored several fines for illegal parking.

He celebrated his 30th birthday in the aforementioned 4-star hotel in Tyrol. The Kitzbühel district court sentenced him to pay the outstanding sum plus interest and procedural costs amounting to 2,000 euros, but Ochsenknecht did not fulfill this obligation. To find peace of mind, he then moved to Milan.

Development of the situation and public reactions

According to reports, on Wednesday, shortly before his arrest, Ochsenknecht even contacted the hotelier and claimed that the 14,000 euros had now been paid. He described the situation on Instagram and promised that everything had been resolved. Management repeated the statement about payment. But the hotel operator denied this, which further inflamed the situation.

On the day of his arrest, Jimi Blue flew first class from Dubai to Hamburg, which he documented on his Instagram profile. This arrest represents not only a legal challenge for the actor, but also a public relations challenge.

The European Arrest Warrant (EAW) allows judicial authorities in one EU country to request the arrest and surrender of a person in another EU country. The aim is to prosecute or enforce a prison sentence. The articles of the EAW regulate complicated procedures that must be implemented within short deadlines, which underlines the urgency of this matter.

It remains to be seen whether Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht can find a way out of this delicate situation. The developments in the coming days could be decisive as to what happens next for the former child star.