K-Geld magazine was allowed to warn unsuspecting investors by naming them
This is a controversial issue and a recurring topic for the Press Council: When are journalists permitted to name individuals who are not known to the general public and who therefore have the right to remain anonymous?
In the present case, the Press Council ruled clearly in favor of naming the magazine. The magazine K-Money was therefore entitled to point out the questionable practices of the one-man company Salfried and also to mention the name of the owner.
In the last few years, he has defrauded unsuspecting investors of their money under various company names and company constructs. He profits from the fact that Switzerland is an Eldorado for sellers of shares by telephone. Company owner Artan Qelaj and his employees called in particular seniors between 75 and 95.
It is not permissible to name names when it is a matter of ongoing legal proceedings - the Press Council has already stated this several times and is sticking to it. In the Salfried case, however, there is a clear public interest in naming names and facts, thus providing transparent information and warning of a current, significant danger.
