mezonos maven- I ‘googled’ Kurt Becher. From the little information on that website, it seesm to me that Becher was indeed a real criminal-from his days in poland and russia- but when he came to hungary, he knew the end was near and he tried to feather his nest AND to protect himself.Many criminals do that all the time.
i have not seen the actual depostion of Kasztner but I think he thought he owed becher a debt of gratitude in facilitating the train that saved many jews. I think he was clearly mistaken in this matter . What is more problematic is why Becher was acquitted. It cannot be that the ONLY witness was Kasztner and if anyone knows the whole depostion, have him quote it.