Espionage and high stakes: The Cologne public house scandal unfolds
The public house in Cologne, "Pascha," may be entangled in a smuggling and espionage scandal. The German newspaper Bild claims that Chinese spies could have been concealing themselves on the hotel's ninth floor.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the establishment was profit-making. In 2021, amidst financial struggles, the then-owner declared bankruptcy. However, the public house swiftly reopened under the new management of Andre Wienstroth.
Chinese spies in the public house?
"Bild" reports having seen investigation files, emails, and messages suggesting the public house in Cologne was set to be acquired by Jing Hu for £9.4 million.
"She was purportedly a facade in the smuggling and espionage intrigue, expected to engage the judiciary and politicians for an extended period. Investigators haven't dismissed the possibility of spies being stationed on the hotel's ninth floor," "Bild" reports.
According to the newspaper, the investigation into the case is already in progress.
"Bild" highlights the significantly elevated rental charges for women operating in the public house compared to their service prices. A few years back, the daily room rent was £137, plus a deposit of £128 and a £34 cleaning fee upon departure. It's currently believed that the rent has risen to £154. Given these figures, covering the rent would necessitate servicing four clients daily. It remains unclear whether pimps are still profiting, the German newspaper notes.
"Bild" questions the viability of "Pascha." One source revealed to the newspaper that since the coronavirus outbreak, women have been steering clear of this public house, as working there has become unprofitable.
