Somali asylum seeker thought everything was free for him in Germany – Now he has to go to prison

In Germany, everything was free for him – this was the opinion of a 27-year-old Somali who is now being brought before the magistrate.

As reported by the Federal Police, they were alerted on Monday because a shoplifter had been caught in a shop on the mezzanine floor of the main railway station. The 27-year-old wanted to steal various foodstuffs (mineral water, lemonade, wraps, meat rolls, energy drink and spinach wrap) for a total of 28.38 euros. In addition, the man drank a coffee, which he did not pay for.

Less than an hour after his release from police custody, the man, who has been in Germany since July 2013, was caught stealing again. Again he stole food, this time sushi, organic prawns, wraps and lemonade. They had a retail value of 26.43 euros.

When the Federal Police were informed again, the officers also got hold of 31 fare surcharges since July 31, 2022, which the 27-year-old had in his luggage. 23 of them came from the German railway company Deutsche Bahn, the rest from other railway companies. Further investigations revealed six more journeys from May 15 onwards. The most recent case was last Monday, the man had travelled from Hamburg to Munich (cost 145 euros).

The total amount of damages for all journeys, which took the man all over Germany, was 3,710.90 euros. He had not paid any of this so far.

An address in Kassel was given as the place of residence on each fare reminder, but the man has not lived there for a long time. Therefore, he is now also being investigated for fraud.

“Once again he told the officers that he was number one and that everything was free for him in Germany – including train journeys. He did not want to give any further information on the matter,” the Federal Police statement said.

And further: “The Somali, who was already known to the police several times, gave the impression that he did not take the measures of the federal police seriously, among other things by laughing all the time. He did not show any alcohol or drug-related signs of disorder.”

After consultation with the Munich Public Prosecutor’s Office I, a magistrate’s hearing was ordered for Tuesday. After all, this is free of charge for him, as is the journey to the detention centre and board and lodging in the detention centre.

https://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/muenchen/er-dachte-fuer-ihn-sei-alles-umsonst-selbsternannte-nummer-1-muss-in-haft-art-836801

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