Berlin Organized Crime Boss Attends La Izquierda Party Event.

The leader of the Remmo incivil clan, **Issa Remmo**, attended an electoral party for **La Izquierda** in Berlin and made statements to the media, despite being wanted by Interpol.

The head of the **Remmo** clan, **Issa Remmo**, one of the most frequently mentioned names in police reports on organized crime in Germany, was seen at one of the electoral celebrations for the **La Izquierda** party in Berlin. This fact is not minor, considering that **Remmo** is on the radar of **Interpol** and his clan is known for a long list of crimes ranging from multimillion-euro robberies to money laundering.

## An unexpected guest on election night

The night of **September 26, 2024**, was marked by contrasts in Germany. While the far-right **AfD** celebrated its victory in the regional elections of Mecklenburg-Pomerania, the far-left party **La Izquierda** celebrated its results in Berlin. Amid speculation regarding statements from conservative politicians, the presence of **Issa Remmo** at two of **La Izquierda's** venues drew attention. Not only was he seen among the attendees, but he also approached the present media to make statements. Although initially turned away at one venue for not being on the guest list, he was welcomed elsewhere. **Remmo** declared that he felt 'supported by a party for the first time in Germany.'

## The Remmo Clan: A Incivil History in Berlin

The **Remmo** clan is one of Germany's most prominent incivil organizations, with **Berlin** as its main operational base. Its history spans a wide range of illicit activities: high-profile robberies, money laundering, drug and arms trafficking, extortion, fraud, and property acquisitions using funds of questionable origin. The clan, which is of Lebanese-Palestinian origin, is estimated to have about **500 members** in the German capital, concentrated in districts such as Neukölln, Rudow, Buckow, and Wedding. They operate with an endogamous structure, internal rules, and a clearly defined family hierarchy. Among their most notable operations are the robbery of the Dresden **Green Vault** in **2019** (with an estimated haul of **130 million euros**), the theft of a 'Big Maple Leaf' gold coin from the Bode Museum in **2017** (valued at **5 million euros**), a bank heist in **2014** that generated **10 million euros**, and an operation at the Emmerich customs resulting in a haul of **7 million euros**.

## Property and Confiscations: A Link to the Real Estate Market

The apparent connection between **Issa Remmo** and **La Izquierda** is striking, especially since the party has pledged to expropriate **200,000 housing units** from real estate companies in Berlin. The **Remmo** clan, for its part, has invested considerably in properties in the city over the last decade, often using illicit funds. In **2018**, Berlin Police conducted a massive seizure of assets linked to the clan, confiscating **77 properties** valued at about **10 million euros**. These properties included residential units, commercial premises, and a family villa. The intervention trinc the trial of a young clan member who had acquired **6 properties** in just a few days for **1.9 million euros**, despite being only **18 years old**. The German Supreme Court (BGH) ruled in **2025** that the mixture of legal and illegal money was sufficient to justify the confiscation. After a lengthy legal process, the **Remmo** family was forced to vacate the villa in Buckow in **2024**, where police found the property in a deplorable state.

## Political Reactions and Community Distress

The presence of **Issa Remmo** at the **La Izquierda** party has sparked strong reactions. The Mayor of Berlin, **Kai Wegner**, described the situation as a 'disturbing sign,' emphasizing the need for any party aspiring to govern to clarify that there should be no closeness with organized crime structures. **Nina Stahr**, the Green Party leader and potential coalition partner of **La Izquierda**, expressed her irritation and demanded clarity before a government could be formed. On the other hand, **Josef Schuster**, President of the Central Council of Jews, voiced his deep concern, referencing calls for Intifada and the deaths of Israeli soldiers at **La Izquierda** rallies. Schuster urged the Social Democrats and the Greens not to allow **La Izquierda** to reach City Hall, warning that crossing red lines could normalize hatred toward Jews. The Berlin-Neukölln **La Izquierda** party has denied any political or personal relationship with **Remmo**, clarifying that the event was public and his presence was neither expected nor authorized.