WKStA files further charges against René Benko:

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WKStA files further charges against René Benko: In addition to the charge of a "false guarantee," Benko is also alleged by the WKStA to have concealed assets ...

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Signa Case: Next charge filed against René Benko: The economic | The anti-corruption prosecutor's office has filed another indictment against the disgraced ...

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René Benko has been held in pretrial detention since January 24, with his custody now extended for the sixth time until October.

The court cited strong suspicion and risk of further offenses as reasons for prolonging the detention.

A fresh WKStA report signals a potential new indictment related to the Signa insolvency.

The upcoming trial against Benko is scheduled for autumn in Innsbruck instead of Vienna.

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Key FactsRené Benko Faces First Fraud Charges in Signa Case

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The WKSTA brought the initial fraud-related indictment against René Benko at the Innsbruck Regional Court.

Benko is accused of hiding assets, including a 360,000-euro unjustified rent prepayment and a 300,000-euro gift, reducing creditors’ claims.

The alleged damage totals approximately 660,000 euros, with penalties reaching up to ten years imprisonment.

The Signa investigation involves twelve separate probes, total damages near 300 million euros, and Benko has been in pre-trial detention since January 2025.

The public prosecutor's office accuses René Benko of having prevented or diminished the satisfaction of creditor claims in the context of his insolvency as a sole proprietor.
— This statement is from the indictment by the Public Prosecutor's Office for Economic Affairs and Corruption (WKSTA) in the Signa case against René Benko.

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