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Indictment after Ballermann Fire: A Reality Check for the Case of the 'Kegel Brothers'

Why Eight Men from Münsterland Were Indicted in Mallorca

Eight men face charges in Mallorca over the El Arenal beach bar fire and deny the allegations.

Published: April 22, 2026
Indictment after Ballermann Fire: A Reality Check for the Case of the 'Kegel Brothers'

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Why were eight men from the Münsterland indicted in Mallorca?

Mallorca's public prosecutor charged eight men from the Münsterland with intentional arson and minor bodily harm. The case concerns the fire at Why not Mallorca in El Arenal, where the prosecution says the roof was ignited from a nearby hotel balcony. The defence rejects the accusations and points to evidence that it says speaks in their favour.

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