Tax fraud uncovered: Managing directors from Hennigsdorf in court!
Tax evasion in Velten: Managing directors indicted, incomes rising, mayoral election imminent. Current developments and more.

Tax fraud uncovered: Managing directors from Hennigsdorf in court!
A trial begins in the Neuruppin regional court that attracts attention. The managing director of a Hennigsdorf company is accused of evading taxes amounting to 391,613 euros between February 2018 and June 2019. An offer was made: the 47-year-old's confession could earn him a sentence. However, a verdict is still pending and will be announced on Thursday maz online reported.
This case raises an interesting legal dimension, as tax evasion is prosecuted as a criminal offense in Germany. This ranges from intentionally providing false information to active actions that artificially lower taxable income. For tax evasion, which applies to amounts as low as one euro, the penalty can be up to ten years in prison kanzlei-sup.de. If such illegal activities are exposed, not only educational measures but also unannounced searches of residential and business premises can follow.
Income development in the region
While these legal adventures are taking place, the development of income in Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Prignitz, Oberhavel and Havelland is showing a positive trend. In 2024, the earnings of full-time employees increased by six percent. This means that the median salary for full-time employees is now 3,229 euros gross. A notable trend is that for the first time women are earning higher salaries than men, often in the public sector. The top sectors are education, teaching and public administration, while the hospitality industry is at the lower end of the income scale.
Political ambitions in Velten
In the background of the financial affairs and income developments, the political landscape in Velten is also taking shape. Marcel Siegert, a Pro Velten candidate, is aiming for the mayor's office again after losing in the runoff election in 2017. This is his third attempt and his plans include creating local-style rental housing and family-friendly management. On September 15th he will present his visions at the MAZ Talk in the Velten Communication Center.
A look at leisure activities
Aside from politics and business, the region also highlights sporting talents. Enna Tölzer, a young rider from Birkenwerder, is celebrating her 16th birthday on Sunday with a tournament in Lentzke. Together with her gray mare Ascana, she has already established herself in the L performance class. Your sponsor, Christian Kotke, can no longer take part in tournaments due to an injury, but continues to invest in the youth.
Quality of life is very important in the region, and this also applies to Lehnitz, the largest district of Oranienburg with over 3,700 inhabitants. The residents value the proximity to nature and the community, even if they sometimes have to accept compromises in terms of shopping opportunities. The Lehnitzsee in particular offers residents an oasis for local recreation, while the site of the former Märkische Kaserne has also gained potential for refugees in recent years.
In this dynamic environment of legal challenges, economic growth and political engagement, it will be exciting to see how developments continue to unfold.