Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht arrested in Hamburg: hotel bill needs clarification!

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht arrested in Hamburg: hotel bill needs clarification!

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht, the well-known actor and singer, was arrested at Hamburg airport. This was confirmed by his management and the Innsbruck public prosecutor's office. The arrest was made due to an unpaid hotel bill of around 14,000 euros, which stems from a stay in a Tyrolean hotel in December 2021. It was initially reported by “Bild” and RTL that Ochsenknecht had not paid the bill, which ultimately led to an international arrest warrant.

The unpaid invoice amounts to exactly 13,827.35 euros, and the Hotel “Sonne” in Tyrol had taken legal action against the claim. The 33-year-old celebrated his 30th birthday in this 4-star hotel in December 2021. According to t-online.de, the Austrian authorities have only been looking for him for a few days via a European arrest warrant.

Arrested at the airport

Ochsenknecht landed in Hamburg at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, where the authorities were already waiting for him. The federal police at the airport confirmed the arrest, but did not provide any further information about the circumstances. After the arrest, Ochsenknecht commented on the incident via Instagram and spoke of a “misunderstanding” that could be quickly clarified.

His management confirmed that the bill has now been paid. This situation does not come as a surprise as the actor had already spoken about money worries before his birthday party. Another financial claim was also a burden, as his ex-girlfriend reported to him that he owed her around 20,000 euros.

Public reactions and outlook

The public reaction to Ochsenknecht's discovered financial difficulties could have far-reaching consequences for his career. The incident highlights financial responsibility and its impact on the public image of celebrities. It remains to be seen how Ochsenknecht will deal with this situation and whether further legal action will be taken.