Decision Made: Benko Trial to Take Place in Innsbruck

This was announced by the Supreme Court to the APA on Wednesday. Previously, "Der Standard" had reported. Benko's lawyer, Norbert Wess, had requested to move the trial to Vienna, but the Supreme Court rejected this. Benko is accused, among other things, of fraudulent bankruptcy. The trial will begin in the fall.

Benko in Pre-Trial Detention in Vienna

Benko has been in pre-trial detention at the Vienna-Josefstadt prison since January 24. He has again filed a request for release, which will be decided today (Wednesday) afternoon. The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office has opposed the release.

Benko's lawyer argued for the relocation by stating that the case is being handled by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) and that there is a specialized department for such extensive economic cases at the Vienna Regional Criminal Court. The Supreme Court judges classify the first part of the trial against Benko - there are more than a dozen proceedings in total - as a rather average economic case, which does not meet the requirements for a relocation to Vienna.

Clarity on Trial Date Likely in August

When the trial in Innsbruck will take place was initially unclear. It is expected that information regarding trial dates will be communicated during the course of August, said the spokeswoman for the Innsbruck Regional Court, Birgit Fink, to the APA.

(APA/Red)

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