Benko remains in custody for another two months

The Italian judiciary sees Benko as the leader of a criminal association. The aim of the searches in Signa offices and Benko's villa were documents dating back to 2013

Immo-Jongleur René Benko must remain behind bars, as confirmed by the Regional Court for Criminal Matters Vienna to the "Krone". The economic and corruption prosecutor's office (WKStA) continues to assume the existence of the prison grounds of the danger of escape and offence and requested the continuation of the detention. On Tuesday, Benko was again presented to the prison judge in the "Landl" . The Regional Court for Criminal Matters Vienna c…

The detention of the founder of the insolvent real estate company Signa has been extended and there is still a risk of crime.

INNSBRUCK. In bankruptcy proceedings concerning the appointment of Signa-Grnder Ren Benko or against him as an entrepreneur, on Wednesday at the Regional Court of Innsbruck, a further post-crisis sentence took place.

In the bankruptcy proceedings concerning the assets of Signa founder René Benko, or rather against him as an entrepreneur, a further, subsequent examination hearing took place on Wednesday at the Innsbruck Regional Court. Four additional creditors asserted a total of €260 million in claims against Benko. However, only €39,000 of these claims were ultimately recognized, insolvency administrator Andreas Grabenweger and creditor protection represen…

René Benko's pre-trial detention was renewed as there is a risk of escape and crime. Next detention on 7 July.