He is now being investigated for his failure to purchase a ticket. He also faces proceedings for “disruptive behaviour” - which, however, is only considered a misdemeanour.

Fun fact: In Germany, failure to buy a train ticket is a felony (called “fraudulent acquiring of service”) which can lead to prison time. The law was introduced by the Nazis.

Quote by Lenin: “Germans are incapable of revolution. When they occupy a train station, they first buy a ticket.”