Rocker War in Fulda: kidnapping and torture shock the region!

Rocker War in Fulda: kidnapping and torture shock the region!

In May 2024, an incident occurred in Fulda that frightened the local community. Two men are suspected of kidnapping and abusing a 22-year-old. The trial of the accused has recently continued, and according to media reports, they show no concern about the serious allegations during the negotiation.
The victim, which was actively in the scene around the Ottomans in Fulda at the time of the kidnapping, and had taken part in an deployment was lured into the accused's car. Fuldaer Zeitung reports that the defendants, which belong to the "Supporters 81" Support that brought the victim to a garage in Dietershausen. There it was tied up, beaten with a truck and threatened with a pistol and a car starter cable.

The demand of 10,000 euros that the accused made by their victim shows the ambitious character of this criminal act. The 22-year-old promised to get the money from his father before the police intervened and prevented the handover. It remains unclear whether the incident was part of a power struggle between rocker gangs or is due to personal conflicts. According to the victim, however, there are assumptions about an argument between rockers that could have influenced the background of the kidnapping.

process course and background

The negotiation continues on March 12th at 9.30 a.m., whereby the results of the telecommunications monitoring of the victim's cell phone are expected. It is noteworthy that the two main accusations who are known to the police and have criminal records due to assault, theft and drug possession have an unmoved effect during the process. In addition, a third accused, who also belongs to the "Supporter 81", is fleeting and is said to have given instructions during the kidnapping.

These events are not isolated and are in the context of increasing crime within rocker groups. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office , rocker groups such as the Hells Angels are characterized by strict hierarchical structures and a strong potential for violence. Criminal activities that come from these groups are often motivated by a deep sense of belonging and a pronounced solidarity within the group.

struggle for influence and power

The Hells Angels, which are considered the largest rocker group in Germany, have numerous supporter clubs, including the "Supporter 81". These groups try to exercise influence and control over certain territorial areas and often move rival groups into conflicts. In Switzerland, as mentioned in another , similar tendencies can be observed. Here, several men are on trial for brutal bodily harm, who are also connected to a Hells Angels supporter group.