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    Ich habe einen Beitrag zu Strafanzeigen erhalten

    Hallo, ich lebe in Deutschland und habe diesen Brief von der Staatsanwaltschaft erhalten. Dieses Geld in Höhe von 600 Euro kam per P2P-Handel von Binance.

    Ich stecke bei den nächsten Schritten ein wenig fest Brief.Wie damit fortfahren?

    Soll ich mich direkt an die Staatsanwaltschaft wenden und ihn erklären? weil ich hier keine Straftaten begangen habe, oder sollte ich mich für das Verfahren direkt an die Polizei wenden?

    Bitte helfen Sie mir dabei … bitte

    https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1qo40dp

    Von Ok_Cardiologist8362

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    2. Emilia963 on

      I’m literally having a stroke trying to read that

      The English is horrible, and the fonts are just awful

      I’m guessing it’s a scam

    5. emberislandtech on

      Since you used google translate to read this letter, I’d recommend you getting a lawyer to review the letter and possibly get Akteneinsicht-access to the case as well as to help you with next steps. Do NOT lie to your attorney.

    6. Syresiv on

      Assuming it’s legit, you should get a lawyer and show them this. They should be able to help you

    7. iFeelPlants on

      Probably didn’t pay taxes on the 600€? But it could be a scam, if it isn’t a scam you will find an Aktenzeichen on the letter and find the phone number of the department online to ask them about it. But what department uses Google lense to translate their letters? Seems unofficial and fishy 😅

    9. threvorpaul on

      Above this subs pay grade.

      Head over to r/legaladvicegerman
      And post the actual German letter (not this Google translated) in full (name redacted), they can help you better than we can.

      They’ll tell you the same to get a lawyer, though they can help you navigate it better and maybe with Rechtsschutz? If that’s applicable to you, otherwise you may pay a lot for this lawyers council.

      Good luck

    10. sebidotorg on

      This poor translation is impossible to judge in any way. It just screams “scam”. Posting the original would be much more helpful.

      What exactly is the source of the funds? What did you trade? Without any details on the source of the money, it is impossible to give good advice. (However, be careful not to incriminate yourself!)

    11. Mediocre-Method-3573 on

      Perhaps they used your account to launder or conceal money. This is a big problem with N26 right now. I myself was once involved with a day trader who gave me the private IBANs of various people to redirect money, and the accounts were exclusively German private individuals. I doubt they all knew about it. Of course, nobody complains when there’s a positive balance in the account, but where the money comes from… well, you often don’t know that with shady offers. You should be careful who you entrust with your bank details.

    15. twotype_astronaut on

      Ur going to get hate from this sub. Ive asked daytrading questions and its just bitter people

    17. hilman85 on

      Here’s what happened. A scammer opened a bank account using a stolen identity. Then he scammed people on Kleinanzeigen or somewhere else and collected €600. With this money, he then bought crypto via P2P, which he probably sent through a crypto mixer. In the end, you’ve essentially made yourself guilty of money laundering.
      Important legal context:
      Under German law (§261 StGB), money laundering typically requires intent – meaning you knew or accepted the possibility that the money came from a crime. However, there’s also “reckless money laundering” – where someone grossly negligently ignores obvious warning signs. If this was a normal P2P sale without any red flags (suspicious pricing, pressure to act fast, unusual communication), a conviction would likely be difficult.
      Regarding the money: Unfortunately, there’s no simple 50/50 split. The original fraud victim generally has a legal claim to the money under unjust enrichment laws (§812 BGB). In the worst case, a good-faith seller could lose both the crypto and the money. In practice, police often freeze the funds, and civil disputes can follow.
      Please note: I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice. Given the complexity of this situation – potential criminal liability and civil claims – I strongly recommend consulting with a qualified attorney who specializes in criminal or banking law. They can properly assess your specific circumstances and advise you on the best course of action.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    18. vvulcanis on

      Hello,

      I see two possibilities at first..

      It could be that you held the cryptos for less than 1 year and did not correctly declare the profit, which according to German law should be taxed (though it is still strange since it should be tax-free when it is under 600€).

      It could be that N26 was informed that the account that bought your cryptos was involved in a scam and sent all the data for investigation (this seems less likely because you did not report that your account has been blocked)

      If you do not have legal insurance, there is the path of trying to appeal on your own.

      Send to Thema all the documents you have
      Full screenshots of the negotiation.
      Bank statements of the transaction (of the money you received and the cryptos you sent).
      A letter explaining everything.

      Good luck 

    19. Mr_Inglorious on

      I think the problem is you didn’t declare that you sold crypti currency. I used binance too and made thousands. But I kept it all on my binance card. Meaning I didn’t have to declare the money earned/withdrawn. But since you transferred it to your bank account, you need to declare it in your taxes.

      Just use the binance card next time.

    21. PasicT on

      I’m pretty sure this is fake, a public prosecutor’s office would never write to you in English.

    22. Wrong-Alarm8828 on

      Call the office from the number you find on google. Many letters are fraud today. Especially the letter starts with Ms./Mr. The office should have known if you are male or female.

    23. No-Snow8687 on

      First of all. This looks fake to me. You would never use different fonts, text indents and font sizes in an official letter? Looks very sus to me.

    24. SunflowerMoonwalk on

      Well, did you receive €600 from someone on 24th April 2025? How much do you trust that person?

    25. CeresStars on

      I have been falsely accused of a crime before and had to appear in court. My first advice is to not answer this letter. Despite what the prosecutor makes it sounds like, you will have plenty opportunity to defend yourself in court. If you answer this letter you can only incriminate yourself, the prosecutor is not your friend and their only goal is to build a case. Secondly If you receive a „Strafbefehl“ you have two weeks to refute it, in writing. This is not a Strafbefehl, this is a letter asking you to incriminate yourself. Thirdly, if you receive a Strafbefehl you need a lawyer.

    26. Flashy-Result-6958 on

      I bet N26 would have reported this as suspicious transaction to financial authorities. That’s why people should have bank accounts in the banks where you have physical branches; at least they will call you to seek more information before reporting. OP has to shell out another €800 bucks or so for a criminal lawyer just to defend this €600 deposit from some random person. Self defense is going to cost you dear so you better consult a lawyer who will ask public prosecutor for the inspection of file.

    27. Impressive_Yam5149 on

      Looks like the one who sent you the 600 is a scammer or a scam victim (lots of them around, i.e. with „football bets for fixed (read: imaginary) games“ or some random crypto investment scams).

      Two possible scenarios here:

      1. Scam victim sends money to „money mule“ (either acct opened with stolen identity or legit account forwarding money for a „fee“), and that money has then been used to pay for crypto you sold them, avoiding exchanges.

      2. Scam victim was told to send 600 to your account, and you beforehand have been asked to sell crypto in that amount. Person who sent money (scam victim) and the one who receives the crypto are not the same though, with the victim believing they’re sending money to the scammer.

      I’d say the second scenario is more likely. Basically a person was scammed to send 600 EUR to you and you were scammed to send crypto in the value of 600 to a different person.

    29. Mac-Gyver-1234 on

      Do not speak to the police. Speak to a lawyer.

      The letter you received is an invitation to self-incrimination, nothing less.

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