AfD Member Sets Own Car on Fire - and Blames Leftists - AfD member admits faking car arson to frame left-wing activists
A 44-year-old member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has admitted to setting fire to his own car and falsely blaming left-wing activists. The man initially claimed the attack was politically motivated, even producing a fake threat letter to support his story.
The incident began when the man reported his car had been torched in what appeared to be a targeted attack. Police initially treated the case as a potential politically motivated crime, given the man's affiliation with the AfD. The party itself issued a statement on February 8, calling it a 'cowardly attack' on one of its members.
Forensic experts later examined the alleged threat letter, which the man claimed came from Antifa. Analysis revealed handwriting similarities to his own, raising suspicions. Under questioning, he confessed to starting the fire and fabricating the letter to mislead investigators. Authorities have since shifted their focus entirely onto the car owner. The AfD has not publicly commented on the confession or announced any specific actions against him. However, disciplinary proceedings may now be considered within the party.
The case has been resolved with the man's admission of guilt. No evidence of involvement by left-wing groups was found. The AfD's earlier condemnation of the attack now stands in contrast to the confirmed actions of its own member.
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