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"COM-scene": Incited to murder in chat - Federal Prosecutor's Office investigates

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating a young man who is suspected of inciting young people to commit serious crimes via chats in several countries. The allegations are reminiscent of the "White Tiger" case.

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"COM-scene": Incited to murder in chat - Federal Prosecutor's Office investigates

A 19-year-old man from the Trier area has been arrested and charged with founding a right-wing extremist group and inciting crimes, including murder and arson. The suspect, who was taken into custody on March 17, is accused of using online chat groups to encourage others to commit violent acts, including the killing of a child with a knife in Russia and setting vehicles on fire in the US and Sweden.

The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe is investigating the man for his alleged involvement in a terrorist and a criminal organization, and he is set to be brought before an investigative judge at the Federal Court of Justice. The suspect is also accused of distributing video footage of crimes online and of encouraging sexual abuse and violence against children.

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