# Berlin restaurant extortion and arson trial

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/berlin-restaurant-extortion-and-arson-trial
> Updated: 2026-09-28T01:32:39.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In Berlin, a trial has commenced at the Landgericht Berlin involving three men accused of an extortion plot against a restaurant owner in Neukölln. Prosecutors allege the group attempted to demand up to 200,000 euros through threats of violence.

The indictment stems from attacks in January 2025, during which four shots were fired at the establishment and three Molotov cocktails were thrown after the owner refused an initial 50,000 euro demand. The 35-year-old defendant is accused of leading the group. The defendants face various charges, including attempted aggravated robbery, arson, property damage, and weapons law violations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Heilbronn court trial begins for kidnapping of entrepreneur

Two former employees are on trial in Heilbronn for the kidnapping and extortion of a 28-year-old entrepreneur, involving threats with a pistol and the theft of over 87,000 euros in goods and cash.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heilbronn-court-trial-begins-for-kidnapping-of-entrepreneur

### 2026-09-22: Berlin court trial begins for restaurant extortion and arson plot

Three men are on trial in Berlin for allegedly attempting to extort 200,000 euros from a Neukölln restaurant owner using gunfire and arson.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berlin-court-trial-begins-for-restaurant-extortion-and-arson-plot

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