Austrian police arrest man suspected of poisoning HiPP baby food in blackmail plot
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 14:10 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle, DW Europe
A 39‑year‑old man was taken into custody in Austria on suspicion of contaminating HiPP baby food to extort the German manufacturer. Police say the alleged poisoning was part of a blackmail scheme aimed at the company. Both Deutsche Welle articles report the same details, with no contradictions between the sources.
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