The tip-off regarding the attack on the Christmas market came from last year.

It has been reported that a tip-off was made to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) last year regarding the suspect of the attack on the Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg, Germany.

"LIKE MANY TIPS, THIS WAS TAKEN SERIOUSLY"

In a statement made on BAMF's social media account, it was stated, "In the late summer of last year, our office received a tip-off about a person suspected of being responsible for the attack in Magdeburg through social media channels. Like many tips, this was taken seriously."

It was noted in the statement that BAMF is not a direct investigative authority, and the person providing the information was directed to the responsible authorities. The statement requested understanding that no comments could be made regarding individual cases.

"HE HAD VARIOUS CONTACTS WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS, INSULTS, AND THREATS"

Holger Münch, who has been the President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) for 10 years, confirmed in a statement to ZDF television that the BKA received a tip-off about a Saudi Arabian man in November 2023. Münch pointed out that an investigation was initiated following the tip-off, stating, "As a result, the Saxony-Anhalt police also took the necessary investigative measures. (The Saudi Arabian man who was reported) also had various contacts with public officials, insults towards them, and sometimes threats. However, he was not known for violent crimes."

5 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES AND MORE THAN 200 WERE INJURED

In the attack carried out by Saudi Arabian citizen Talib al-Abdulmohsen on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, 5 people, including a 9-year-old child, lost their lives, and more than 200 people were injured.