Proceedings against Scheuer regarding the toll disaster are probably about to be decided: there is a risk of long imprisonment. The Berlin public prosecutor's office has also been investigating since May 2022.

This is about a suspected false statement by Scheuer in the toll investigation committee. If Scheuer were found guilty, he could face up to five years in prison. A few days ago, the CSU politician announced that he would be resigning from his Bundestag mandate early on April 1st.