Process for Celtic treasure: acquisitions or prison terms for thieves?

Process for Celtic treasure: acquisitions or prison terms for thieves?

In the current process of the theft of a valuable Celtic gold treasure of gold from the Celts-Römer Museum in Manching, a lot is at stake. Four men, including three from near Schwerin and a Berliner, are accused of stealing the treasure in November 2022. According to NDR, the defenders now apply for acquisitions for three of the accused, since they are of the opinion that the evidence of the public prosecutor is not sufficient.

The indictment is based on the fact that the perpetrators have captured over 3.7 kilograms of gold and 483 coins in a record -breaking period of only nine minutes. The Celtic gold treasure is considered the largest of its kind in the 20th century and was discovered in 1999 in excavations in Manching, Bavarian. The find comprises 483 gold coins, a 217 gram cast cake made of raw material and several Bronzingen Wikipedia. It is peculiar that the majority of the prey has disappeared to this day.

the Heist operation and its consequences

On November 22, 2022, there was a sophisticated break-in, in which the perpetrators initially sabotaged a telecom distribution house. This action led to the failure of internet and telephone signals in the entire location, including the museum's alarm system. While the technical distraction worked, the thieves smashed a showcase and cleared the museum in no time. It is interesting that only a single gold coin was left behind [BR] (https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/gestlohlerschatz-von-mert-diebesbange-vor-landricht-ingolstadt ,uy8wlvh).

Since the suspect was arrested on July 18, 2023, after months of investigation, they have been in custody. During the searches, the investigators discovered gold lumps on a property in Plate that could be assigned to one of the accused. It is believed that about 70 antique coins were fused with these lumps of gold, which is why their whereabouts remain uncertain.

sentence and further investigations

The public prosecutor calls for prison terms between the ages of six and twelve for each of the accused men. In addition, the confiscation of over two million euros was requested, which includes the value of the cannot be found part of the gold treasure. This punishment would not only reflect the perpetrators, but also the official failure regarding the security precautions in the museum [ndr] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/keltengold-pruzess-fuer-fuer-flebste-aus-mv-malt

The negotiation that has been running for half a year ends with a pronouncement of judgment on July 29, 2025. For Germany, this could be a decisive process, because Manching's Celtic Gold Schatz is not only a material, but also an immense historical value.