Police scandal in Berlin: Investigations for data sales

Police scandal in Berlin: Investigations for data sales

The studies in Police Directorate 5 in Berlin are increasing because an official is suspected of betraying service secrets. The police officer, Birol B., is said to have accessed sensitive investigative data from the police computer and sold to unknown third parties. In response to these allegations, he was prohibited from exercising his service on March 7. In addition, he had to hand in his service weapon and service. The accused was part of the FAO department (search/operational services).

The public prosecutor has investigated and suspects that the police officer could have carried out illegal data queries in connection with EncroChat procedure. These alleged activities are said to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. It is still determined whether the accused has gained financial benefits in this context. Encrochat was an encrypted intelligence service that was widely used by organized crime in Europe.

Although this explosive incident became public, the question arises as to why the scandal was not made public immediately. The detailed background and motivation of the police officer to reveal such delicate information are part of the ongoing studies. The police and the judicial authorities are working intensively to bring light into these dark machinations and to hold those responsible.