Germany: Two Brothers in Berlin Accused of Fraud, Earned Nearly €1 Million Through Return Crates

Publication date: 2026-03-12

 

 

Reports from German media state that two brothers in Berlin are facing fraud charges after allegedly making almost €1 million by exploiting the bottle crate return system. Authorities say they manipulated the system by returning illegal or counterfeit crates to claim large sums of money. The case has sparked debate about oversight of Germany’s widely used deposit system.

Sources – Agencies

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