105-year-old investigated for crimes at Nazi PoW camp in Germany

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What happened

The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.

Key facts

  • The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:37:34 UTC.

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  1. Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany

  2. Racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner investigated after he spoke about rise of far right

  3. 105-year-old investigated for crimes at Nazi PoW camp in Germany

  4. Germany investigates 105-year-old suspected former Nazi prison camp guard

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