Xryma Plc Secures Court Injunction Against Schirp Law Firm Over False Allegations
The Regional Court Berlin II has ruled in favor of Xryma Plc, ordering the law firm Schirp Schmidt-Morsbach Rechtsanwälte to cease publishing statements that falsely accuse it of investment fraud and money laundering. The court found that Schirp violated press-law principles by failing to provide Xryma an opportunity to respond before making public allegations. These claims were published on various platforms, including EQS News and TradingView. The injunction covers specific assertions made by Schirp, such as labeling Xryma as 'one party involved in the crime… still active in the market' and claiming there are sufficient grounds for suspicion against it. The court emphasized that no criminal investigation has been opened against any of Xryma's officers or employees. Xryma’s CEO, Nikogiannis Karantzis, welcomed the ruling as confirmation of their position from the outset: they were accused without being given a chance to respond and with misleading public claims aimed at attracting clients. The firm continues cooperating with authorities investigating unrelated matters.
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