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Kopgeld

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Reward of NLG 7.50 for every Jew in hiding handed over to the authorities, instigated by the Zentralstelle für jüdische Auswanderung in March 1943.

Both individuals and professional bounty hunters, including the infamous Kolonne Henneicke, made use of this scheme. Within six months time, approximately 8500 Jews were arrested and put on transport.

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