The 26-year-old student allegedly sold cocaine, hashish and amphetamines on the dark web from his childhood bedroom in 2023. He sold over 100,000 euros worth in one year, according to the indictment - after his arrest he declared his profits to the tax office, submitted a closing balance sheet and reported the end of his "business" - his lawyer hopes this means a lighter sentence. Judge: "I've never heard of that" - according to §40 AO (German Fiscal Code), illegal income is still taxable - the trial is at the regional court in Munich, no verdict yet.

The 26-year-old student allegedly sold cocaine, hashish and amphetamines on the dark web from his childhood bedroom in 2023. He sold over 100,000 euros worth in one year, according to the indictment - after his arrest he declared his profits to the tax office, submitted a closing balance sheet and reported the end of his "business" - his lawyer hopes this means a lighter sentence. Judge: "I've never heard of that" - according to §40 AO (German Fiscal Code), illegal income is still taxable - the trial is at the regional court in Munich, no verdict yet.