Benko already transferred to JA Innsbruck a week before the trial starts

A spokesperson for the detention center confirmed to the APA on Tuesday corresponding reports by ORF Tirol and the "Tiroler Tageszeitung" (online). When Benko was brought to his hometown was not disclosed upon inquiry.

Benko already transferred to Innsbruck

The 48-year-old real estate entrepreneur and investor, who fell into bankruptcy, was arrested in January in Innsbruck and has since been in pre-trial detention at the Vienna-Josefstadt detention center, also known as the "Gray House." It was originally expected that Benko would be brought to Tyrol only immediately before the trial, on October 13.

First trial on October 14 and 15

The billionaire bankrupt must answer to charges of fraudulent bankruptcy on October 14 and 15 in the jury courtroom of the Innsbruck Regional Court. The Tyrolean is accused of having prevented or reduced the satisfaction of creditor claims during his insolvency as a sole proprietor by setting aside assets. The indictment estimates the damage at 660,000 euros. Specifically, the indictment revolves around an advance payment of rent and operating costs amounting to 360,000 euros for the rental of a house, which is said to have been economically and factually unjustifiable, as well as a gift of 300,000 euros to relatives. Benko faces up to ten years in prison if convicted. The trial is expected to attract significant media interest, including from abroad.

(APA/Red)

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