An Italian judge ordered the arrest of Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko and eight others as part of an investigation into alleged corruption of local politicians in the Trentino Alto-Adige mountain region, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.


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Italy seeks arrest of Austrian tycoon Benko in corruption probe

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Insolvent tycoon Rene Benko remains free to defend himself against multiple international criminal investigations after Austrian authorities said they couldn't comply with an Italian arrest warrant.

Irish Independent

Mediahuis

Ireland

Austria says it cannot execute Italian arrest warrant for Rene Benko

The Austrian businessman is one of more than 70 accused. The suspicion: forming a criminal organization. There have also been several arrests.

Der österreichische Unternehmer ist einer von mehr als 70 Beschuldigten. Der Verdacht: Bildung einer kriminellen Vereinigung. Es gibt auch mehrere Festnahmen.

Haftbefehl gegen Benko in Italien erlassen

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

Südwestdeutsche Medien Holding

Munich

Upper Bavaria

Bavaria

Germany

Arrest warrant issued against Benko in Italy

Signa Italy boss Heinz Peter Hager, 65, South Tyrol's best-known auditor, was placed under house arrest by the Italian authorities on Tuesday. The suspicion is that he formed a criminal organization. René Benko is also among the accused, and the Trento public prosecutor's office even wants to have him arrested! He was considered the last representative of the real estate speculator. He was the boss of Signa Italia for years. And he still sits as…

Signa-Italien-Chef Heinz Peter Hager, 65, Südtirols bekanntester Wirtschaftsprüfer, wurde am Dienstag von den italienischen Behörden unter Hausarrest gestellt. Der Verdacht lautet: Bildung einer kriminellen Vereinigung. Auch René Benko befindet sich unter den Beschuldigten, die Staatsanwaltschaft Trient will ihn sogar verhaften lassen! Er galt als letzter Statthalter des Immobilienspekulanten. War jahrelang Chef von Signa Italia. Und sitzt nach …

Staatsanwalt in Italien will Benko verhaften

Kronen Zeitung

Vienna

Austria

Prosecutor in Italy wants to arrest Benko

Insolvent tycoon Rene Benko remains free to defend himself against multiple international criminal investigations after Austrian authorities said they couldn’t comply with an Italian arrest warrant.

Bloomberg

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The Vanguard Group

Howard Buffett

BlackRock

United States

Italy Prosecutors Reportedly Issue Arrest Warrant for Rene Benko

The Trento public prosecutor's office has issued an arrest warrant for Signa founder René Benko and other businessmen. The case is related to corruption. However, he is expected to remain at large.

Die Trienter Staatsanwaltschaft hat Haftbefehl gegen Signa-Gründer René Benko und andere Unternehmer erlassen. Es geht um Korruption. Er soll aber auf freiem Fuß bleiben.

Staatsanwaltschaft Trient: Italienische Justiz erlässt Haftbefehl gegen Signa-Gründer René Benko

Zeit Online

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group

Public Prosecutor's Office of Trento: Italian judiciary issues arrest warrant against Signa founder René Benko

Maxi operation by the Trento Public Prosecutor's Office: nine people under house arrest, including former senator Fravezzi. The Austrian businessman presented himself to the Innsbruck police. The lawyer: 'He will continue to cooperate, confident that the accusations are wrong'

Maxi operazione della Procura di Trento: nove persone ai domiciliari, anche l’ex senatore Fravezzi. L’imprenditore austriaco si è presentato alla polizia di Innsbruck. L’avvocato: “Continuerà a collaborare, fiducioso che le accuse siano errate”

Associazione a delinquere e truffa, arresto per la sindaca di Riva del Garda e per il magnate Benko

La Repubblica

Agnelli family

Turin

Metropolitan City of Turin

Piedmont

Italy

Criminal association and fraud, arrest for the mayor of Riva del Garda and for the magnate Benko

The judiciary has been investigating the ex-billionaire for some time. Now the public prosecutor's office is searching numerous offices and apartments.

Die Justiz ermittelt schon seit längerem gegen den Ex-Milliardär. Nun lässt die Staatsanwaltschaft zahlreiche Büros und Wohnungen durchsuchen.

René Benko: Haftbefehl in Italien gegen österreichischen Investor erlassen

Berliner Morgenpost

Funke Mediengruppe

Berlin

René Benko: Arrest warrant issued in Italy against Austrian investor

At least twelve people were arrested in a raid against the Italian neo-Nazi group Werewolf Division. Several searches also took place, including firearms and knives. This was announced by the police and the Bologna Public Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday.

Bij een razzia tegen de Italiaanse neonazigroep Werewolf Division zijn minstens twaalf mensen opgepakt. Er vonden ook verschillende huiszoekingen plaats, waarbij onder meer vuurwapens en messen in beslag werden genomen. Dat hebben de politie en het parket van Bologna woensdag meegedeeld.

Twaalf arrestaties bij razzia tegen Italiaanse neonazi’s

Het Nieuwsblad

Belgium

Twelve arrests in raid against Italian neo-Nazis

Trento, December 3, 2024 — Judicial tsunami in Trentino Alto Adige with nine people destined for arrest. Among them, the name of the Austrian magnate René Benko, owner of the real estate company Signa Holding, which went bankrupt in 2023, stands out: an international arrest warrant was issued for him, not executed by the Innsbruck police. At home, the mayor of Riva del Garda, Cristina Santi, and an accountant from Bolzano, Heinz Peter Hager, of …

Trento, 3 dicembre 2024 – Tsunami giudiziario in Trentino Alto Adige con nove persone destinate agli arresti. Tra loro spicca il nome del magnate austriaco René Benko, proprietario della società immobiliare Signa Holding, fallita nel 2023: per lui è stato emesso un mandato di arresto internazionale, non eseguito dalla polizia di Innsbruck.  Ai domiciliari la sindaca di Riva del Garda, Cristina Santi, e un commercialista di Bolzano, Heinz Peter H…

Italy seeks arrest of Austrian tycoon Benko in corruption probe

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