Germany Deports Tajik National Over Suspected Attack Plot

A 21-year-old citizen of Tajikistan has been deported from Germany after being detained in December on suspicion of planning an attack in crowded public areas.

The man was arrested in Magdeburg and placed in custody amid concerns that he posed a threat to public safety, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.

German authorities said the suspected plot was linked to his radical religious views and a reported process of radicalization, including a growing interest in firearms.

Officials noted that while studying at a vocational training school, the suspect was allegedly involved in repeated disputes with fellow students over religious issues. Mario Schwan, head of the Saxony-Anhalt state police, said investigators identified a “concrete threat.”

The man entered Germany legally in June 2024 on an Au Pair visa, stating an interest in German language and culture. He later enrolled in a medical training program at a university clinic in Magdeburg.

Despite the concerns, the Halle prosecutor’s office declined to open a criminal case, citing a lack of concrete details regarding the time, location, or method of a potential attack. Germany’s federal prosecutor also chose not to pursue charges.

Following his detention, the Interior Ministry explored voluntary departure options. The suspect eventually agreed to leave Germany and was deported to Tajikistan, closing the case without criminal proceedings.