Bavarian city worker accused of stealing €1M from parking meters over years

For years, a trusted city worker siphoned cash from parking meters—until a bank’s alert exposed the scheme. Now, his wife stands accused of helping hide the stolen fortune.

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2025 November 24 . 9:23 PM

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In the image we can see there is a meter on which it's marked as zero zero four zeros. On its... — In the image we can see there is a meter on which it's marked as zero zero four zeros. On its written "Maximum Parking Time 4 Hours" and there is a coin dropper in which there is a coil inserted.

One Million Euros: Bavarian City Employee Accused of Stealing Coins from Parking Meters - Bavarian city worker accused of stealing €1M from parking meters over years

A Bavarian city worker stands accused of stealing €1 million from parking meters over hundreds of separate incidents. The case came to light after a bank flagged suspicious transactions linked to potential money laundering in early October. His 38-year-old wife now faces charges of aiding and abetting the theft.

The investigation started when a bank filed a suspicious activity report in early October. Authorities then uncovered a pattern of fraud involving parking meter funds. Over time, the employee allegedly took money in 720 separate incidents.

The couple now faces legal proceedings over the €1 million theft. The city will likely review its financial controls to prevent similar incidents. Authorities continue to examine how the fraud went undetected for so long.