After Verdict in Benko Trial: Nullity Complaint by WKStA

Rene Benko was sentenced to a non-final penalty for fraudulent bankruptcy at the Innsbruck Regional Court on Wednesday, while another charge ended with an acquittal.

Defense Attorney Wess Also Announced Legal Remedies in Benko Trial

"Following the approval of the higher authorities, the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office will file a nullity complaint against the acquittal part of the verdict," Ortner said in response to an APA inquiry. Specifically, the 48-year-old Benko was acquitted by a jury in the case concerning an advance payment of rent and operating costs amounting to 360,000 euros, but was found guilty regarding a 300,000-euro gift to his mother. Benko's defense attorney Norbert Wess had already announced an appeal and nullity complaint against the guilty verdict on Thursday. The legal remedies must be submitted by Monday at the latest. The nullity complaint addresses formal errors in the process, while an appeal challenges the severity of the sentence.

(APA/Red)

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