He was "just doing his job."
"Karl Silberbauer" - Wikipedia
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"Although the Austrian government stated that the arrest of Anne Frank 'did not warrant Silberbauer's arrest or prosecution as a war criminal', the Vienna Police convened a disciplinary hearing. Among the witnesses was Otto Frank, who testified that Silberbauer had 'only done his duty and behaved correctly' during the arrest; however, Otto added: 'The only thing I ask is not to have to see the man again.'[18]
As a result, the police review board exonerated Silberbauer of any official guilt. His unpaid suspension was lifted and the Vienna police assigned him to a desk job in the 'Identification Office' (Erkennungsamt).[18]
Silberbauer died in 1972.[9]"
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