Fraud case at the Bamberg district court: Millions lost through cyber trading!

Fraud case at the Bamberg district court: Millions lost through cyber trading!

In the coming days, the 44th calendar week of 2025 will be of great importance for the Bamberg district. There are several main hearings pending in the Bamberg Regional Court that are attracting public interest, particularly due to the serious allegations made against the defendants. According to a report by Wiesentboten, two important proceedings will take place on October 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

The first trial focuses on three Israeli nationals who are suspected of having committed commercial and gang-related fraud. These gentlemen, who held high-ranking positions within a group of perpetrators, are said to have defrauded people in German-speaking countries via call centers. This is specifically about fraudulent trading platforms that cheated with tempting profits by depositing funds. The damage suffered by those injured amounts to around 4 million euros. Continuation dates for the procedure have already been scheduled for November 13th, 14th and 20th, 2025.

Fraudulent trading platforms targeted

Criminal activity puts the cybertrading industry in a bad light, and this type of fraud is becoming more and more prevalent. Fraudulent platforms often come with unrealistic promises that appear to deliver extremely high returns with minimal risk. According to the Baden-Württemberg police, the tricks usually begin with advertising on social media that invites people to register or install an app, which lures those affected into a trap. The fraudsters often recommended a small initial investment, for example of 250 euros, to create trust.

But the rude awakening quickly follows as soon as investors try to withdraw their money. The payout is often rejected, the bottom line is that there is no longer any access to the platform, or fraudsters demand further payments for fees and taxes. Consumer advice centers report over 100 complaints about such trading platforms in just the last year. In many cases, those affected have lost all of their deposited money because no real trading took place and the winnings shown were fake.

Countermeasures and caution

To protect yourself from such cases, experts recommend breaking off contact with the fraudsters immediately, blocking online banking access and, if necessary, changing credit card details. If you have fallen victim to such a scam, you should inform the police immediately. Consumer advice centers also recommend filing a criminal complaint immediately if fraud is suspected.

In the second trial, also on October 30, a Slovenian national is charged with trafficking narcotics to minors. The defendant is accused of having sold cannabis and other drugs from apartments in Schlüsselfeld and Schönbrunn since September 2023. The trial will continue on November 11, 2025.

A look at the current events in Bamberg shows clearly: the issue of fraud, be it in the cyber world or in drug trafficking, is a serious problem. It is up to society to remain aware and raise the alarm early to protect themselves and others.

Anyone interested can find a detailed description of the scams and tips on caution on the Baden-Württemberg police website and at the consumer advice center.

You can find more information here: Wiesentbote, Baden-Württemberg Police, Consumer advice center.