According to German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), the federal reward for a million euros to help investigate the attack on Berlin’s power grid is bearing fruit.
“Since announcing the reward, we have received a wealth of tips” he told the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”. “The BKA is following up on these now, so we can’t yet say whether they’re actually leading to a breakthrough”. Dobrindt added, “It is clear, however, that the reward is only granted for valid, successful leads that result in the arrest of the perpetrator or perpetrators”.
The CSU politician believes the reward, which expires on 24 February, is worthwhile. He said there are widely differing views within the left‑extremist scene about the attack’s success, noting that thousands of Berliners had to cope for days without power and heating in sub‑freezing temperatures. “It’s therefore not far-fetched to think that hints about the culprits could come from this scene” he said.
He emphasized that rewards are “essentially time‑bound to make it clear that the investigation of crimes is not postponed indefinitely-suspects who might have knowledge don’t get a 12‑month window to decide whether they want to cooperate”. The incentive is meant to push people to share crucial information promptly.