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Manhunt for convicted fraudster Hendrik Holt

Overview

Hendrik Holt, a convicted wind power fraudster, is at large after failing to return from a sanctioned leave of absence from a Berlin prison in late August 2026. Holt was serving a nearly nine-year sentence following a 2022 conviction by the Osnabrück District Court for organized fraud, bribery, and forgery involving non-existent wind farm projects.

A European arrest warrant has been issued for Holt. While his exact location is unconfirmed, social media posts attributed to him suggest he may be in Moscow, Russia.

By early September, Holt remained at large as authorities conducted a worldwide search. Nils Leimbrock, the senior public prosecutor from Osnabrück, noted that Holt is an intelligent individual who may have a “need for attention” that could lead to his capture. While the prosecutor's office indicated they have obtained new “findings” regarding his whereabouts, specific details have not been released.

Entities

Hendrik Holt · Osnabrück District Court · Nils Leimbrock · Crisp Partners · Berlin

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Hendrik Holt remains at large following prison escape

    Authorities are conducting a worldwide search for Hendrik Holt, a convicted wind power fraudster who escaped from a Berlin prison in late August. A European Arrest Warrant has been issued.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 20 sources
    Hendrik Holt, convicted wind power fraudster, is at large

    Convicted wind power fraudster Hendrik Holt is on the run after failing to return from prison leave. Social media posts suggest he may be in Moscow, while a European arrest warrant has been issued.

Sources

abendblatt.de · berliner-abendblatt.de · faz.net · fehmarn24.de · gn-online.de · harzkurier.de · hna.de · kurierverlag.de · leinetal24.de · mannheim24.de · merkur.de · mopo.de · nrz.de · op-online.de · presseportal.de · t-online.de · thueringer-allgemeine.de · wochentlich.de · wp.de · wr.de · wz.de