Bankrupt Tycoon René Benko Hit with Criminal Charges by Austrian Prosecutor

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The indictment against ex-signa boss René Benko can only be a beginning. It must also be investigated against accomplices – even if not all of them like it in this country.

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Since January, the Tyrolean founder of the insolvent Signa Group has been in custody. René Benko is accused of unlawfully removing assets.

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René Benko is said to have removed assets. Justice is investigating 660,000 euros of damage. A villa rental payment is central.

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First indictment against Benko: Austria's judiciary accuses the ex-star investor of having removed assets during insolvency. Already in this part of the Signa trial complex, he is facing a prison sentence.