Bochum is a major West German city (pop. ~372k) in North Rhine-Westphalia. It sits in the Ruhr region, a manufacturing and service hub with a long university and cultural scene.
Prosecutors have launched nationwide searches tied to alleged improper allocations of hotel invites and thousands of Euro 2024 tickets. An unnamed municipal employee from Gelsenkirchen is suspected of receiving unauthorised benefits worth about $2,736. The investigation involves the DFB and Euro 2024 GmbH, with authorities emphasizing trust in major events.