{"id":1407,"date":"2026-04-28T11:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galen.de\/?page_id=1407"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:32:30","slug":"criminal-complaint-in-white-collar-crime-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/rechtsgebiete\/wirtschaftsstrafrecht\/strafanzeige-im-wirtschaftsstrafrecht\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal charges in economic criminal law"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1407\" class=\"elementor elementor-1407\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d837551 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d837551\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ac5f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80ac5f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the field of economic criminal law, we handle both the defense and advice of individuals and companies, as well as the representation of victims and the filing of criminal charges.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal charges in white-collar crime cases \u2013 for example, for fraud, embezzlement, or other financial offenses \u2013 are a sensitive and strategically important instrument in corporate disputes. They can trigger extensive investigations against company executives, but are also a necessary step to secure assets, clarify breaches of duty, and prepare civil claims. A well-prepared criminal complaint can prevent further damage to the company, its executives, and its employees \u2013 and form the basis for the effective enforcement of civil claims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We examine whether criminal conduct has occurred and whether filing a criminal complaint is appropriate. In doing so, we always consider the procedural, civil, and economic consequences \u2013 if necessary, in cooperation with colleagues from other disciplines such as civil law. Our lawyers provide comprehensive advice on the pros and cons of filing a complaint and represent victims at all stages of the criminal proceedings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to contact us and arrange an appointment with Galen Lawyers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6defb75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6defb75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/#kontakt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56dfd1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56dfd1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Typical scenarios for criminal charges in white-collar crime law<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal charges in white-collar crime cases regularly involve complex economic matters. Unlike in general criminal law, they often arise from corporate conflicts: shareholder disputes, failed transactions, breaches of duty by managing directors, acts of embezzlement, allegations of fraud, or violations of compliance regulations can all have criminal implications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economic and social significance of such proceedings is considerable. The suspicion of white-collar crime can not only shake confidence in corporate management and its control mechanisms, but also in the markets. Furthermore, the mere initiation of an investigation can trigger significant reputational risks. In addition, assets can be seized during the investigation itself \u2013 which can lead to liquidity problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Typical offenses in economic criminal law<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common types of offenses that give rise to criminal charges in economic criminal law include, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fraud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u00a7 263 StGB)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>infidelity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u00a7 266 StGB)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subsidy fraud <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(\u00a7 264 StGB)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Investment fraud <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(\u00a7 264a StGB)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Withholding and misappropriating wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u00a7 266a StGB).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insolvency offenses<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corruption offenses<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Furthermore, suspicions of money laundering or violations of competition law can give rise to a criminal complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When is a criminal complaint legally justified in white-collar crime law?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether filing a criminal complaint is advisable depends \u2013 besides strategic considerations \u2013 primarily on whether a criminally relevant set of facts exists. Not every breach of duty, not every poor business decision, and not every breach of contract constitutes a criminal offense.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must always be examined whether the legal requirements of the respective applicable penal provision are met.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fraud (\u00a7 263 StGB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, deception regarding facts that causes an error and leads to a disposition of assets resulting in financial loss is required. The decisive factor is an economic perspective, comparing the financial situation before and after the disposition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Breach of trust (\u00a7 266 StGB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This requires, among other things, the existence of a duty to manage assets \u2013 which may arise in particular from law or contract \u2013 the breach of which has led to a measurable financial disadvantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subjectively, intent with regard to all objective elements of the offense is required in both cases. In the case of fraud, the perpetrator must additionally act with the intent to enrich themselves. Particularly in white-collar crime, questions of demarcation between negligent misconduct within the scope of permissible entrepreneurial risk and intentional criminal offenses are especially sensitive. Certain offenses can also be committed negligently, for example... <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/legal-areas\/economic-criminal-law\/insolvency-delay\/\"><b>Delaying insolvency proceedings<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u00a7 15a InsO).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The organizational responsibility of business managers is also of considerable importance. Inadequate compliance structures, a lack of control mechanisms, or deliberate turning a blind eye can have criminal implications if they suggest a culpable acceptance of legal violations. Conversely, a functioning compliance organization can, in individual cases, preclude criminal liability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Internal investigations, compliance audits and other triggers\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White-collar crimes are often discovered during internal controls, compliance investigations, or through tips from employees. Audits, external tax audits, or information from business partners can also uncover irregularities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The public prosecutor&#039;s office typically only becomes active after a criminal complaint has been filed. If there is sufficient factual evidence of a crime, it is obligated to initiate an investigation (\u00a7 152 para. 2 of the German Code of Criminal Procedure).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In criminal investigations, searches (\u00a7\u00a7 102, 103 of the German Code of Criminal Procedure), seizures, data backups, and asset freezes (\u00a7\u00a7 111e et seq. of the German Code of Criminal Procedure) are particularly relevant. Digital evidence and extensive business records play a central role, especially in white-collar crime. Investigations can extend over years and may involve international legal assistance proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For victims, it is therefore crucial to present the facts of the case in a structured manner and in a comprehensible way to the public prosecutor&#039;s office. An unsystematic or incomplete report can lead to delays in the investigation or even prevent it from being pursued at all on essential points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Penalties, asset confiscation and personal liability risks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The penalties in economic criminal law vary depending on the offense:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fraud <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(\u00a7 263 StGB) and <\/span><b>infidelity <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Section 266 of the German Criminal Code) provides for prison sentences of up to five years or a fine, and in particularly serious cases up to ten years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Investment fraud <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(\u00a7 264a StGB) is punishable by up to three years imprisonment or a fine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the sentence, there are regularly ancillary consequences. Of particular importance is the confiscation of assets under Sections 73 et seq. of the German Criminal Code (StGB). Proceeds of crime or saved expenses can be seized. An asset freeze can be ordered as early as the preliminary investigation to secure subsequent confiscation orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, board members face professional or trade bans and corporate liability claims. Companies themselves can be fined under administrative offense laws. Reputational damage should also not be underestimated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Galen lawyers assist with filing criminal charges in white-collar crime cases.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In white-collar crime, our work encompasses both defending against accusations and advising victims, as well as filing criminal charges. In corporate disputes, we examine whether criminal conduct has occurred and whether filing a criminal complaint \u2013 for example, in the context of a civil dispute \u2013 is strategically advisable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before filing a complaint, we analyze the evidence, assess potential risks, and discuss the tactical consequences with you. This includes considering factors such as possible counterclaims, reputational issues, and the impact on existing contractual relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the investigation proceedings, we represent victims in asserting their rights to inspect files (\u00a7 406e StPO), examine the possibility of an adhesion procedure (\u00a7\u00a7 403 ff. StPO) and support measures for asset protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the Galen law firm, we combine forensic experience in criminal defense with comprehensive advice in the areas of compliance and internal investigations. For us, criminal law is not merely a reaction, but a strategic instrument for risk mitigation and the enforcement of claims. We analyze criminal law developments at an early stage, manage risks, and consistently assert your interests within the framework of the rule of law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Feel free to contact us \u2013 we will advise you confidentially and directly.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0744b46 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0744b46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a540849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a540849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/#kontakt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1454f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e1454f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a48e132 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a48e132\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86939a0 red-underline elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86939a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.elementor-element-86939a0{display:none !important}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e90a900 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"e90a900\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-244' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-6b79aef\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-6b79aef uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69fa186fa3ee9\">When is it advisable to file a criminal complaint in white-collar crime cases?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing a criminal complaint is an option if there is concrete evidence of a crime. Whether it is strategically advisable in a specific case depends on the precise circumstances. Criminal investigations can, for example, help to effectively enforce civil claims. By initiating an investigation, evidence can be secured and measures to protect assets can be ordered. We will advise you on the pros and cons in your specific situation.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-8183eaa\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-8183eaa uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69fa186fa3f72\">Who is allowed to file a criminal complaint?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In principle, anyone can file a criminal complaint. In a business context, this often includes companies, board members, shareholders, insolvency administrators, or aggrieved business partners. If there is initial suspicion of a crime, the public prosecutor&#039;s office is generally obligated to investigate.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-36f9a7b\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-36f9a7b uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69fa186fa3fc1\">Does a victim have the right to inspect the files?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims can request access to case files under the conditions of Section 406e of the German Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO). A legitimate interest is required \u2013 for example, the enforcement of civil claims. Access can be denied if the accused&#039;s legitimate interests are compromised. Legal representation facilitates the enforcement of this right to access case files.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-9146b73\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-9146b73 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-69fa186fa4012\">Can I claim damages in criminal proceedings?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Civil claims can be asserted in criminal proceedings via the adhesion procedure (Sections 403 et seq. of the German Code of Criminal Procedure). Whether this is strategically advisable in a particular case depends, among other things, on the evidence and the economic circumstances.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e3e4d09\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e3e4d09 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5-69fa186fa405b\">What is an asset seizure?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asset seizure (\u00a7 111e of the German Code of Criminal Procedure) allows law enforcement authorities to provisionally secure the assets of the accused during the investigation process in order to ensure subsequent confiscation of their value. This can be of crucial importance to victims in order to secure the realization of their claims.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-200c5cd\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-200c5cd uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6-69fa186fa4096\">Can a criminal complaint be filed for strategic reasons?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In corporate disputes, criminal charges are sometimes used strategically. A thorough legal review of the criminal charge is therefore essential \u2013 both to refute unfounded accusations early on and to identify and defend against abusive charges. Furthermore, filing a criminal charge without justification can be a criminal offense, for example, as false accusation. <\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-0de18e3\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-0de18e3 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7-69fa186fa40c7\">When is there an initial suspicion?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial suspicion exists when there are sufficient factual indications that a criminal offense has been committed (\u00a7 152 para. 2 of the German Code of Criminal Procedure). The threshold is relatively low \u2013 mere suspicions are not enough.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-6e27a6b\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-6e27a6b uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-8-69fa186fa4109\">What role does private prosecution play in white-collar crime?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right to join the proceedings as a private prosecutor (\u00a7 395 of the German Code of Criminal Procedure) is granted only in a few cases involving purely economic damages. We will examine whether private prosecution is an option in your specific case on an individual basis.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-c82ed5e\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-c82ed5e uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-9-69fa186fa4141\">What significance does asset confiscation have for victims?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The confiscation of proceeds of crime under Sections 73 et seq. of the German Criminal Code (StGB) can lead to the distribution of confiscated assets to victims (Sections 459h et seq. of the German Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO)). The legal regulations are complex and require careful legal counsel.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-bd1b496\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-bd1b496 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-10-69fa186fa416e\">When should I seek legal advice?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As early as possible \u2013 both before filing a criminal complaint and upon becoming aware of ongoing investigations against you. A strategic decision made at the beginning of the proceedings can significantly influence their course and outcome.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Im Bereich des Wirtschaftsstrafrechts \u00fcbernehmen wir sowohl die Verteidigung und Beratung von Individualpersonen und Unternehmen als auch die Vertretung von Gesch\u00e4digten und die Erstattung von Strafanzeigen. Strafanzeigen im Wirtschaftsstrafrecht \u2013 etwa wegen Betrugs, Untreue oder anderer Verm\u00f6gensdelikte \u2013 sind ein sensibles und strategisch bedeutsames Instrument in gesellschaftsrechtlichen Auseinandersetzungen. Sie k\u00f6nnen Ausl\u00f6ser umfangreicher Ermittlungsverfahren gegen Verantwortliche [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1325,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1407","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1407"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1420,"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1407\/revisions\/1420"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}