A body found today in eastern Belgium could have belonged to far-right soldier Jürgen Konings, who was suspected of terrorism and has been wanted for four weeks since May 17, according to the first elements of the investigation, as it became known. by the federal prosecutor, in a press release.
The cause of death is probably, according to the initial finding, a suicide from a firearm, which will have to be confirmed by a medical examiner, according to the press release.
The body was found in the forest of the Dilsen-Stockham community, in the area where searches had been carried out after the discovery of his abandoned vehicle.
The 46-year-old soldier was considered dangerous and his name was registered in the relevant list by the Belgian terrorist threat analysis organization. Authorities had launched a manhunt to locate him after threatening a well-known virologist in the country. It is believed that he planned to attack state infrastructure or other public figures.
He had access to weapons and ammunition in his camp.
