In Haan, North Rhine-Westphalia, the scars from a brutal acid attack are still evident on Dr. Bernhard Günther's face. The 58-year-old was assaulted seven years ago when he was doused with 75% sulfuric acid by two assailants. Despite undergoing multiple skin grafts and enduring ongoing pain, the true orchestrator behind this heinous crime remains at large. Now, Günther is determined to bring this individual to justice by announcing a substantial reward. In a bold statement on the professional networking site LinkedIn, the former Chief Financial Officer of Innogy and current supervisory board member at ThyssenKrupp made it clear that he will not rest until he identifies the mastermind behind the attack. He emphasized his resolve, stating that he knows who is responsible and is prepared to act when the time comes. The attack took place on March 4, 2018, as Günther was severely injured and subsequently transported to the hospital by emergency medical personnel. He believes that the motive for the assault was rooted in his professional life, specifically connected to a merger between Innogy and Eon. Günther suspects that a colleague may have orchestrated the attack to eliminate him as a competitor. The individual convicted for the attack, a 43-year-old Belgian named Nuri T., was sentenced to twelve years in prison in 2022 for aggravated assault. Günther, however, expressed frustration at the law enforcement's handling of the case, highlighting that despite numerous leads, the authorities have failed to pursue a known suspect in his professional circle. Over the years, Günther has faced two significant threats to his safety; the first was in 2012, and the second was the acid attack in 2018. He believes both incidents were attempts to remove him from his roles at RWE and Innogy during critical periods. The Wuppertaler public prosecutor's office downgraded the classification of the acid attack from attempted murder to bodily harm, a decision that Günther finds perplexing as the sulfuric acid could have been lethal if inhaled or ingested. This reclassification has led to a reduction in investigatory efforts, as the statute of limitations for such a crime is now set to ten years, limiting the potential for further legal action, including wiretapping and other investigative measures. Recently, a second trial regarding the acid attack commenced in Wuppertal, spurred by new evidence against another suspect. The case has also gained media attention, with a three-part documentary titled 'The Acid Attack' airing on ARD, which aims to rekindle interest and pressure on the ongoing investigation. Günther hopes that the documentary will encourage law enforcement to take renewed action in uncovering the truth behind the attack.