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Berlin Court Bars Law Firm from Making False Claims Against Xryma Plc

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A Berlin regional court granted Xryma Plc an injunction blocking Schirp law firm from publishing unverified fraud allegations tied to the JuicyFields case.

Berlin Court Bars Law Firm from Making False Claims Against Xryma Plc

A German regional court has sided with Xryma Plc in a legal dispute over public allegations of investment fraud and money laundering, granting the Cyprus-based company an injunction that bars the Schirp law firm from republishing the majority of contested statements, according to a company announcement dated September 24, 2026.

Regional Court Berlin II issued the order after finding that Schirp had publicly accused Xryma of serious financial crimes without first giving the company an opportunity to respond or contest the claims. The court's ruling covers most of the challenged statements, signaling that a significant portion of the law firm's public assertions lacked sufficient evidentiary grounding to withstand legal scrutiny.

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The case centers on the broader JuicyFields controversy, a cannabis investment platform that attracted widespread regulatory and legal attention across Europe. Schirp, which represents investors who allege losses connected to that platform, had made statements linking Xryma to the affair. Xryma has disputed any such connection and pursued the injunction as a mechanism to protect its reputation under German press and defamation law.

The injunction does not constitute a final ruling on the underlying merits of any fraud allegations; rather, it reflects the court's preliminary assessment that procedural fairness was not observed before the damaging claims entered the public domain. Xryma indicated it intends to continue defending its position through further legal proceedings if necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What did the Berlin court rule in the Xryma vs. Schirp case?

Regional Court Berlin II granted Xryma Plc an injunction blocking the Schirp law firm from publishing the majority of statements that accused Xryma of investment fraud and money laundering. The court found Schirp had not given Xryma a chance to respond before making those public accusations.

Q.Why did the court grant the injunction against Schirp?

The court determined that Schirp publicly accused Xryma of serious financial crimes without first allowing the company an opportunity to respond, which the court viewed as a procedural failing that justified the injunction.

Q.What is the connection between Xryma Plc and the JuicyFields controversy?

Schirp law firm, which represents investors allegedly harmed by the JuicyFields cannabis investment platform, had made public statements linking Xryma to that affair. Xryma has disputed any such connection and pursued legal action to block those claims.

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