Authorities across Germany are conducting searches tied to suspected EM ticket misconduct related to Euro 2024, including the DFB headquarters and city administrations.

Two named suspects include a 66-year-old former city of Gelsenkirchen employee and a 46-year-old French national, with alleged personal financial gains linked to an EM semifinal invitation.

Probes led by the Bochum Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Landeskriminalamt Nordrhein-Westfalen (LKA NRW) focus on possible benefits such as match tickets given to officials of the organizing bodies.

This report notes that updates will follow as new information becomes available.

Suspects have not yet had the opportunity to respond to the allegations, and the presumption of innocence applies.

Investigations are ongoing, with no statements from suspects at this stage and the presumption of innocence in place.

The Bochum Public Prosecutor’s Office and LKA NRW announced the proceedings; Bild’s initial reporting was not confirmed by officials, with Handelsblatt citing the announcement.

The DFB confirms a house search at its campus, stating it is only a witness in the proceedings and is cooperating with authorities.

NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul stressed that civil servants must not solicit personal benefits at major events and pledged action against any such misconduct.

Reul underscored the seriousness of the suspicions and defended the integrity of public institutions and sports events, warning against compromising trust.

Initial reports suggested a DFB headquarters search in Frankfurt, though authorities did not confirm this at first; searches were ongoing and suspects had not commented.

The DFB confirmed coordination with authorities, noting ongoing investigative actions.