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[CRIME] · Germany, Netherlands · 6 sources

Part of situation: Theft of collectible cards in the Netherlands and Germany (2 clusters)

Aachen police arrest three suspects for attempting to sell stolen Pokémon cards

Pokémon card theft Aachen card fair stolen collectibles receiving stolen goods trading card crime

Police in Aachen, Germany, have arrested three individuals—one woman and two men—following the attempted sale of stolen collectible cards at a local trading card fair. The suspects reportedly tried to sell various items, including sports cards and a highly valuable Pokémon card, to exhibitors.

Authorities stated that the stolen items were originally taken in the Netherlands. The total value of the stolen goods is estimated to be in the low five-figure range, with the Pokémon card identified as the most expensive item.

Exhibitors became suspicious of the offered cards and alerted the police. The suspects are currently being investigated for receiving stolen goods. Following their initial arrest, the three individuals have been released.

Entities

Aachen · Aachener Zeitung · Netherlands · Nintendo · Pokémon

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Sources

Wertvolle Pokémonkarte gestohlen - Verdächtige festgenommen [www.halternerzeitung.de]
Wertvolle Pokémonkarte gestohlen - Verdächtige festgenommen [www.dattelner-morgenpost.de]
Wertvolle Pokémonkarte gestohlen - Verdächtige festgenommen [www.waltroper-zeitung.de]
Wertvolle Pokémonkarte gestohlen - Verdächtige festgenommen [www.muensterlandzeitung.de]
Wertvolle Pokémonkarte gestohlen - Verdächtige festgenommen [www.bbv-net.de]
Wertvolle Pokémonkarte gestohlen - Verdächtige festgenommen [www.stimberg-zeitung.de]