Staatsanwaltschaft Bochum, Public prosecutor's office in Bochum, Germany.

The Staatsanwaltschaft Bochum is a criminal prosecution authority that handles investigation and prosecution of crimes across the local region from its downtown office. It manages cases ranging from standard criminal matters to specialized offenses within its jurisdiction.

The Bochum public prosecutor's office is responsible for the district of the Bochum Regional Court. It gained international attention in 2011 and 2012 when it examined data from so-called "tax CDs" and, with large-scale police raids across Germany, investigated suspected tax evaders. This happened while the tax agreement between Germany and Switzerland was close to being signed.

The Bochum prosecutor's office gained international attention in 2011/12 when it examined data from so-called "tax CDs" and, with large-scale police raids across Germany, investigated suspected tax evaders. The raids came during a politically sensitive phase, just before the German-Swiss tax agreement was to be signed.

The office can be reached by telephone during business hours, with different departments handling specific case types. Callers should inquire about the appropriate department for their particular matter before visiting.

The Bochum prosecutor's office drew international attention in 2011/12 when it examined data from so-called "tax CDs" and, with large-scale police raids across Germany, investigated suspected tax evaders. The inquiries fell in a politically tense phase shortly before the German-Swiss tax agreement was to be signed.