In Austria and Germany were searched in the case of the supply of 59 cars to Russia

In Austria and Germany, two businessmen were searched for the illegal export of 59 cars to Russia through third countries. Their property worth €7 million was seized. This was reported by the press service of the prosecutor's office of the German city of Kaiserslautern. The names of the businessmen are not given.

Law enforcement agencies believe that the defendants in violation of anti-Russian sanctions exported to Russia 53 cars and 6 tractors. The cars were exported from the autumn of 2022 to the end of 2024 through third countries, in particular, through Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Georgia.

During searches that took place on September 8 in Germany and Austria, security forces seized two cars Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, as well as €85,000 in cash. Bank accounts in Germany, Austria and Belgium totaling €278,000 were arrested. The businessman from Neustadt was also confiscated three hunting rifles with ammunition - according to the prosecutor's office, he violated the Guns Act.

Businessmen exercised the right to remain silent, the prosecutor’s office noted. Law enforcement agencies are still investigating.