There is a risk of long imprisonment: the case against Scheuer regarding the toll disaster is probably about to be decided. The Berlin public prosecutor's office has also been investigating since May 2022.
If Scheuer were found guilty, he could face up to five years in prison. Even if he admitted making a false statement, a fine or a short suspended sentence would be possible. But the possible false statement by the former transport minister may be too serious to stop the proceedings against the payment of a fine.