Series of Bomb Threats in Austria: Proceedings Taken Over by Switzerland

So far, the investigations had been "mirror-like." The Swiss national is attributed with four threatening emails. The Linz prosecutor's office is still investigating a group of perpetrators operating from Germany.

The Swiss national is alleged to have sent threatening emails against a shopping center in Salzburg, the Wels train station, a school in Linz, and one in Graz, according to prosecutor's office spokeswoman Ulrike Breiteneder. The threats were received by the respective state police directorates via email. An EU arrest warrant was issued against the 20-year-old at the time of the crime based on a request for legal assistance. A raid was also conducted by the Swiss authorities at his residence. Since he, as a Swiss citizen, cannot be extradited to Austria for prosecution - unless he agrees, which did not happen in this case - Switzerland has taken over the case.

Multiple Bomb Threats in Austria

The Austrian authorities have been investigating since September 30 due to a total of 27 anonymous bomb threats. Train stations were particularly affected, but also schools and shopping centers. The subsequent police operations sometimes led to evacuations. Who, apart from the aforementioned four, could be responsible for the other bomb threats is still being investigated. A lead points to a group of perpetrators from Germany, where, according to Breiteneder, the investigations by the Linz prosecutor's office are not yet complete. However, this group is likely in contact with the suspect from Switzerland.

(APA/Red)

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