Court Seizes €10M From Swiss Corp in Illegal Mercury Trade Case
In a significant legal move, the Regional Court of Essen has ordered the seizure of nearly €10 million from a Swiss stock corporation. This action is linked to an illegal mercury trading operation that took place between 2011 and 2013 in Essen and Dorsten.
The illegal trade involved approximately 1,000 tons of mercury, which was sold on the world market instead of being disposed of properly. This illicit activity generated millions in profits for the perpetrators. Despite extensive searches, no information has been found linking a specific Swiss corporation to these illegal profits.
The court's decision to seize €9,815,426.92 is a preliminary measure and is not yet final. This action aims to recover funds gained through the illegal mercury trade, which poses significant environmental hazards.
The seizure of these funds is a step towards addressing the environmental damage caused by the illegal mercury trade. The case remains under investigation, and the final decision on the seized funds is yet to be made.
