Dijvar Gündüz (Dijvar Gündüz) is wanted by the German authorities on drug-related offences. His story took a new turn on 14 October 2026: whilst being transported from the Essen correctional facility to hospital, he was freed by two armed, masked men. [1][2]
Brief background
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Dijvar Gündüz |
| Date of birth | 20.05.1992 |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Germany |
| Legal status | Wanted following his release by armed accomplices whilst being escorted on 14 October 2026 |
What happened during the transfer to hospital
The Essen public prosecutor’s office and police reported that, following the attack, Gündüz fled the scene on an electric scooter. These are the specific details of the manhunt published by the law enforcement agencies; the details of how the attack was planned and the identities of the alleged accomplices are not specified in the information sheet provided. [1][2]
On Europe’s Most Wanted, the grounds for the case are listed as the illicit trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances, and the legal status is given as escape from custody. The size of the consignment, the composition of the narcotic substance and the length of the sentence cannot be determined from this brief publication. [1][2]
Where can I find his photograph and the police description?
A specific European alert was issued on 15 October 2026. An additional official alert has been issued by the German Federal Criminal Police Office. The photograph in the file is taken from the signed wanted notice. [1][2]
Timeline of the case
| Date | The incident |
|---|---|
| 14.10.2026 | Armed rescue during transfer to Essen Hospital. |
| 15.10.2026 | Publication of a European arrest warrant. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The stage of the case is indicated according to the sources cited; charges and suspicions do not constitute a conviction.
