Berlin-Wahl: Hausdurchsuchung bei Berliner SPD-Spitzenkandidat Krach
Die Staatsanwaltschaft in Hannover ermittelt gegen Berlins SPD-Spitzenkandidaten Steffen Krach wegen des Verdachts der Bestechlichkeit. Es soll um einen Vorgang im Gesundheitswesen gehen.
The Berlin police are investigating Berliner SPD candidate Steffen Krach on suspicion of corruption as the election for the Berlin Parliament approaches. Police conducted searches at Krach's residence, the SPD's state party headquarters, and office spaces in Hannover, according to initial reports by the "Tagesspiegel", based on confidential sources.
A spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office confirmed the reports. Krach dismissed the allegations as "absolutely without merit," stating, "I have nothing to hide," to Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. He expressed willingness to cooperate with the police and the prosecutor's office, emphasizing his desire for transparency and his calmness in the matter.
He learned about the investigation the morning it began but had no details. He promised to inform the prosecutor's office about the allegations once they do. The prosecutor's office did not comment on the specifics, citing tactical reasons in the investigation. According to the "Tagesspiegel", Krach is accused of receiving a donation from a healthcare industry representative in Hannover, in exchange for which he allegedly lobbied for him in a bidding process.
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