Prosecutors in Munich in southern Germany have ordered the seizure of three flats and a bank account belonging to a Russian couple.
The seizures were made in order to enforce sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine.
Senior public prosecutor Anne Leiding said she believed it was the first case in Germany where property had been physically seized.
The flats were reportedly located in Munich.
According to the prosecution’s legal opinion, the seizures took place because the person linked to the flats has been on a sanctions list since February 23.
He is a member of the Russian parliament.
His wife, who was registered as living in Munich, was also accused.
The member of parliament had voted in favour of a resolution in the Russian parliament calling on President Vladimir Putin to recognise the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.
This vote paved the way for the invasion days later.
