Rich Kids: up to twelve years for Maximilian and Marvin G.’s drug network
Six men were sentenced in Düsseldorf to between five and twelve years for organised drug trafficking. The leaders, Maximilian G. and Marvin G., called their network the Firma. A bespoke bookkeeping app and decrypted phones helped investigators expose the organisation. The judgment was delivered on 16 October.
After 25 hearing days, the Düsseldorf court convicted six men in the so-called Rich Kids trial. Five came from the Cologne/Bonn region. Maximilian G. received twelve years and Marvin G. eleven years and six months. They had admitted their leadership roles.
The court found that the Firma operated like a company with clear responsibilities. Members could buy into management and share profits. Some drivers and logistics staff were employed through front companies. One leader developed an app to record the drug business.
Investigators accessed encrypted phones and reconstructed conversations, handover locations and accounts. Police raided a luxury villa in Marbella in spring 2025. Properties were also searched in other countries, including Germany.
The court found two cocaine shipments of 259kg and 80kg proved. An alleged 750kg delivery was not established. Extensive confessions and the interception of the drugs were taken into account in sentencing. The judgment remained open to legal challenge.
